**Tantalize your taste buds with a Caribbean culinary adventure featuring our succulent BBQ Jerk Chicken and refreshing Caribbean Mango Slaw.**
**The BBQ Jerk Chicken recipe** embarks you on a flavorful journey with its zesty marinade, infused with aromatic Jamaican jerk spices, tangy citrus, and fiery Scotch bonnet peppers. Grilled to perfection, the chicken emerges with a crispy, charred exterior and tender, juicy meat that bursts with authentic Caribbean flavors.
**Complementing the savory chicken is the vibrant Caribbean Mango Slaw.** This delightful slaw features a medley of crisp shredded cabbage, sweet and juicy mangoes, crunchy red bell peppers, and a zesty dressing that harmonizes sweet, tangy, and spicy notes. The slaw adds a refreshing contrast to the richness of the jerk chicken, making each bite a tantalizing experience.
**Dive into the culinary depths of the Caribbean with our curated collection of recipes, each bursting with unique flavors and vibrant ingredients.** From the aromatic Jerk Chicken Marinade to the tangy Caribbean Mango Slaw Dressing, we provide step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the cooking process.
**Elevate your backyard barbecue or impress your dinner guests with this dynamic duo of BBQ Jerk Chicken and Caribbean Mango Slaw.** Let the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean transport you to a tropical paradise with every bite.
JAMAICAN JERKED CHICKEN WITH BARBECUE SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time P1DT1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Place chicken thighs in a medium mixing bowl and pour in 2 cups of the vinegar. Rub the vinegar into the chicken with your clean hands and drain.
- Rinse the chicken in cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place chicken inside a large resealable plastic food storage bag and set aside. Wash hands thoroughly before proceeding.
- For the marinade: In the bowl of a food processor, combine the remaining teaspoon of vinegar, the green onions, jalapenos, soy sauce, browning and seasoning sauce, lime juice, allspice, bay leaves, garlic, salt, sugar, thyme and cinnamon. Process until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula as needed.
- Reserve 2 tablespoons of the marinade for the Jamaican Barbecue Sauce.
- Pour the remaining marinade inside the plastic bag to coat the chicken. Place the bag inside another resealable plastic food storage bag or in a shallow dish and refrigerate overnight.
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 13 by 9-inch baking dish and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place half of the chicken thighs, skin side down, in the skillet and cook 2 minutes or until skin is browned. Turn chicken thighs using tongs and cook an additional 2 minutes.
- Place the browned chicken thighs in the prepared baking dish.
- Using oven mitts or pot holders, carefully wipe the hot skillet clean with paper towels.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the skillet and brown the remaining chicken thighs. Transfer the browned chicken to the baking dish.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve with Jamaican Barbecue Sauce.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, soy sauce, Pickapepper sauce, reserved 2 tablespoons of jerk marinade, green onion, garlic, ginger, brown sugar and vinegar.
- Bring the sauce to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer and continue to cook another 12 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and cool to room temperature.
- Place the sauce in a food processor and process until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, as needed.
- Serve at room temperature with the Jamaican Jerked Chicken.
GRILLED JERK CHICKEN WITH MANGO CILANTRO SALSA
Steps:
- Puree all the ingredients, except the chicken, in a food processor until almost smooth. Piece the chicken with a fork to make tiny holes. Place the chicken in a large shallow baking dish and rub the marinade into the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours, depending on how intense you want the flavor to be. Preheat grill. Grill chicken on each side for 5 to 6 minutes or until cooked through.
- For the mango cilantro relish:
- Combine the mangoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and orange juice in a bowl and gently mix. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
CARIBBEAN JERK CHICKEN
Get ready to rock the grill with this wonderfully fragrant, spicy chicken. The bold marinade includes hints of cinnamon, cayenne and thyme. We like to think of this dish as "chicken with attitude." -Judy Kamalieh, Nebraska City, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients. Remove skin from chicken; if desired, use a sharp knife to cut through the leg quarter joints. Add chicken to marinade; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate at least 2 hours., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Place chicken on greased grill rack; cook, covered, over medium heat 35-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, turning occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 20g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 563mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
GRILLED JERK CHICKEN WITH MANGO CILANTRO SALSA
Provided by Bobby Flay
Categories main-dish
Time P1DT1h10m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- Puree all the ingredients, except the chicken, in a food processor until almost smooth. Pierce the chicken with a fork to make tiny holes. Place the chicken in a large shallow baking dish and rub the marinade into the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours, depending on how intense you want the flavor to be. Preheat grill. Grill chicken on each side for 5 to 6 minutes or until cooked through.
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and let sit 30 minutes at room temperature.
CHICKEN WITH MANGO BARBEQUE SAUCE
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium-high. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the red peppers, garlic, salt and pepper, and allspice and cook for 2 minutes more. Stir in the vinegar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, lime juice and tomato sauce and cook for 1 minute more. Transfer the mixture into a bender and add the mango and jalapeno. Blend until smooth.
- Put 1 cup of the barbeque sauce into a resealable plastic bag with the chicken and marinate for 1 hour.
- Preheat the broiler. Put the chicken on a broiler pan and discard the marinade. Broil the chicken on high for about 12 minutes, turning once. Let the meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Spoon about 1/2 cup of barbeque sauce over the meat slices and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calorie, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1.5 grams, Cholesterol 109 milligrams, Sodium 577 milligrams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fiber 1.5 grams, Protein 37 grams, Sugar 12 grams
CARIBBEAN JERK CHICKEN RECIPE
Steps:
- For the Caribbean Jerk Chicken:
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and oven to 500 degrees F. Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl. Set aside. Rinse chicken with cold water and pat dry. Dip in red wine, then in dry seasonings. Place on preheated grill and cook for 5 to 8 minutes. Finish in the preheated oven for about another 10 minutes.
- For the butter sauce:
- Saute shallots until they begin to become translucent. Add the white wine and reduce by half. Add heavy cream and reduce again by half. Add butter, salt and pepper and cook until butter is completely melted.
- For the fried bananas:
- Dip bananas into all-purpose flour. Deep-fry until the bananas become crisp on the outside. Pour butter sauce on a dinner plate. Sprinkle with hot sauce. Place 2 chicken breasts over the butter sauce, add 6 pieces of fried banana and white rice. Serve immediately.
JERK CHICKEN WITH BBQ SAUCE
Oh what a delicious marinade! My friends demolished every last bit of this. I should have made more of this finger licken chicken.
Provided by PBShakes
Categories Chicken
Time P1DT40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Stir first 3 ingredients in small skillet over medium high heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add all ingredients accept for bbq sauce and chicken to food processor and blend until a puree forms.
- Mix 1 1/2 cups of puree with the bbq sauce, cover and refrigerate.
- Place chicken in large glass baking dish. Pour remaining puree over chicken; turn to coat.
- Refrigerate overnight.
- Prepare bbq (medium heat) sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Grill chicken until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, bring bbq sauce to simmer. Serve chicken, passing bbq sauce separately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 670.7, Fat 51.2, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 96.8, Sodium 1502.1, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 7.9, Protein 35.1
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken: For best results, use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts. The bones and skin help keep the chicken moist and flavorful during cooking.
- Make sure the jerk seasoning is well-blended: To ensure even distribution of flavors, mix the jerk seasoning thoroughly before applying it to the chicken. Use a mortar and pestle or a food processor to achieve a fine consistency.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes: This allows the jerk seasoning to penetrate the chicken and develop its full flavor. If you have time, marinate the chicken overnight for even better results.
- Grill the chicken over medium heat: This will help prevent the chicken from burning while allowing it to cook through evenly. Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) before removing it from the grill.
- Make the Caribbean mango slaw while the chicken is grilling: This will give the flavors time to meld and develop. Use ripe mangoes for the best flavor and texture.
- Serve the jerk chicken with the Caribbean mango slaw and your favorite sides: This could include rice and beans, grilled vegetables, or fried plantains.
Conclusion:
This BBQ jerk chicken with Caribbean mango slaw is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. The jerk seasoning gives the chicken a unique and savory flavor, while the mango slaw adds a refreshing and tangy contrast. This dish is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.
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