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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Meal Type » Main Course » Jamaican Jerk Chicken

    Published: Apr 29, 2019 | Last Updated On: Oct 29, 2020 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Jamaican Jerk Chicken

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    Try this easy baked Jamaican Jerk Chicken made from scratch and I am sure you will fall in love with this Caribbean traditional dish. Here is how to make Jerk Chicken Recipe. #JerkChicken #Jamaican #Caribbean #MainCourse #Authentic #Traditional #best #Grilled #baked

    Try this easy baked Jamaican Jerk Chicken made from scratch and I am sure you will fall in love with this really good Caribbean traditional dish. Here is how to make it.

    Jerk Chicken served in a bowl.
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    • What is Jerk Chicken?
    • How did it originate?
    • What does it taste like?
    • What to serve with it?
    • Can you freeze it?
    • How to Bake Jerk Chicken?
    • Step by Step Recipe
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    There is an undying passion for hot and spicy foods as everyone loves to gorge themselves on flavoursome dishes.

    Talking about dishes infused with peppery flavours, Jerk Chicken comes to mind.

    Jerk is a style of cooking that is associated with Jamaica wherein they wet marinate the meat with a hot spice mixture called Jamaican jerk spice.

    The meat is then grilled until perfectly cooked. 

    I tried it while our stay in the US in one of the Jamaican restaurant and it has become a favourite since then.

    This is a Keto-friendly recipe just like my Keto Crack Chicken or Honey Garlic Chicken and is supremely delicious too.

    After being successfully able to recreate the taste of homemade Jerk Marinade, I used it to make this chicken and if I can say so myself, it was mind-blowing good.

    What is Jerk Chicken?

    It is deeply interlinked with the Jamaican history and is also the most loved recipe in the Caribbean.

    While the most commonly used meat is chicken, pork, beef, seafood, goat and vegetables are also grilled in this style.

    The process involves marinating the meat with Jamaican Jerk Spices and then slowly cooking the meat on fire or grill and again coating it with hot spices that overall gives the dish its authentic flavour. 

    How did it originate?

    It is believed that African meat cooking techniques were introduced to Jamaica and combined with native Jamaican ingredients and seasonings which led to the origin of this dish.

    The process of cooking chicken for a longer period as in a crockpot is to preserve the meat longer once it has been cooked.

    What does it taste like?

    As mentioned earlier, Jerk Chicken is seasoned with spices that give the dish a smoky taste.

    The smoky and hot taste comes from having the chicken marinated in hot spices overnight or for some few hours.

    If one likes food that tastes pleasantly sharp, then this is the best recipe, however, if you prefer bland food then the dish might not be appetizing. 

    Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe served with rice.

    What to serve with it?

    Jerk Chicken is infused with hot spices that gives the dish its key flavor. It is typically served with veggies as well as steamed rice.

    The blend of flavored marinated grilled chicken and hot steamy rice effuses aroma that will surely tempt everyone to dig in. 

    You can slice and add it in pasta, tacos, salad and sandwiches. It only takes the taste of these dishes to another level.

    Can you freeze it?

    Chicken must be marinated 24 hours in advance and then it can be frozen in a resealable bag up to a month.

    If you are planning to use it, allow the chicken to thaw in refrigerator overnight. 

    How to Bake Jerk Chicken?

    After marinating the chicken, place it in a preheated oven and cook it for approximately 1 hour 20 minutes till the chicken is no longer pink.

    Turn the oven on to broil, and cook until the skin crisps, 2 to 5 minutes.

    Step by Step Recipe

    Add all the ingredients except chicken breast in a blender. Blend until smooth.

    Add the chicken breast in a zip lock bag along with the marinade.

    Chicken breast added in a zip lock bag.

    Fill to cover the breasts

    Marinade added in the bag.

    Seal the bag and coat the chicken breast nicely with the marinade.

    Chicken coated with the marinade.

    Pre heat the oven to 350 Degrees F (180 Degrees C) Place the chicken breast on a baking tray and bake for 40-50 minutes until the juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 165-170 Dress F.

    Marinated chicken breast lined on a tray.

    Meanwhile, the chicken is cooking, add the remaining marinade in a pan and simmer for 10-12 minutes until it is slightly thick like a dipping sauce. Remove the tray from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Transfer the cooked chicken on a serving plate and cut into slices.  Serve with the reduced marinade.

    Ready jerk Chicken.

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    Try this easy baked Jamaican Jerk Chicken made from scratch and I am sure you will fall in love with this Caribbean traditional dish. Here is how to make Jerk Chicken Recipe.

    Jerk Chicken Recipe

    Try this easy baked Jamaican Jerk Chicken made from scratch and I am sure you will fall in love with this Caribbean traditional dish. Here is how to make Jerk Chicken Recipe.
    4.43 from 7 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Caribbean
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 348kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • ½ cup Onion (Chopped)
    • 1 tablespoon Garlic (Chopped)
    • 1 tablespoon Ginger (Chopped)
    • 1 Spring Onion (Chopped)
    • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar
    • 2 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce
    • ¼ cup Vegetable Oil
    • 2 tablespoon Vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
    • ¼ cup Orange Juice
    • ½ teaspoon Black peppercorns
    • ½ teaspoon All Spice Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon Powder
    • Scotch Bonnet Pepper (Seeds removed)
    • 3-4 Chicken Breast (Boneless)
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    Instructions

    • Add all the ingredients except chicken breast in a blender and blend until smooth.
    • Add the chicken breast in a zip lock bag along with the marinade.
    • Seal the bag and coat the chicken breast nicely with the marinade.
    • Pre heat the oven to 350 Degrees F (180 Degrees C)
    • Place the chicken breast on a baking tray and bake for 40-50 minutes until the juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 165-170 Dress F.
    • Meanwhile the chicken is cooking, add the remaining marinade in a pan and simmer for 10-12 minutes until it is slightly thick like a dipping sauce.
    • Remove the tray from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
    • Transfer the cooked chicken on a serving plate and cut into slices. 
    • Serve with the reduced marinade.

    Notes

    Use any red hot chilli if Scotch Bonnet Peppers are not available.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1283mg | Potassium: 717mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 18.2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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    1. Arya Syamprasad

      May 08, 2019 at 1:59 pm

      All spice powder means is it garam massala?after removing from oven should i dip into the sauce which you made in pan?

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      • Neha Mathur

        May 10, 2019 at 4:06 am

        It’s a different spice which has flavours of all the spices. You can use garam masala instead. The sauce is to dip the chicken and eat it. Just like you use ketchup.

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      • Vanessa

        May 13, 2020 at 5:19 am

        Hi, can this recipe be made with chicken legs too or does it have to be breast?

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        • Neha Mathur

          May 16, 2020 at 8:04 am

          You can make it with legs too.

          Reply

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