TRADITIONAL JERK CHICKEN

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Allspice, thyme, and hot peppers give this classic jerk chicken a distinct island flavor. For best results, cook it on an outdoor grill or in a stovetop grill pan. Our jerk marinade can also be used on pork, beef, and fish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 small yellow onion, coarsely chopped
4 scallions, trimmed and coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2 Scotch bonnet peppers, seeded and chopped
1 one-inch piece ginger, peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons ground allspice
2 tablespoons ground thyme
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 four-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a food processor or the jar of a blender, combine vinegar, 1/2 cup water, lime juice, vegetable oil, onion, scallion, garlic, Scotch bonnet pepper, and ginger. Puree ingredients until smooth and well combined. Add allspice, thyme, cinnamon, sugar, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper. Puree until smooth and free of lumps.
  • Place chicken pieces in a medium-size bowl. Pour marinade over chicken, and turn chicken pieces to coat. Cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour, or overnight if possible.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the chicken pieces on a foil-lined baking sheet. Place in the heated oven and cook until the juices run clear when pierced with a two-pronged fork, 45 to 50 minutes.

Tassiana Buckley
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this recipe was perfect. It had just the right amount of heat.


Theophilus Agyemang Prempeh
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This is the best jerk chicken recipe I've ever tried. The flavors are incredible.


Arson bee
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


meme memo
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This is my go-to recipe for jerk chicken. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Walter Rickman
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the flavors were good.


hay day
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. My friends and family request it all the time.


tamim rahman
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Made this for a party and everyone loved it. It was the perfect amount of spice.


Peace Mashipe
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the flavors were incredible.


Anees Ahmad
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Amazing flavor! Will definitely make this again.


William Hunt
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Not a fan of the wet marinade, but the jerk seasoning was on point.


Brenda Ama
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A bit too spicy for my taste, but overall a good recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly.


MD Apon Hosan
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Easy to follow recipe with delicious results. I especially liked the spicy marinade.


Umu Hakima
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful. Loved the combination of spices.


Khan Sajib
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This jerk chicken was a hit at my last barbecue! The flavors were bold and smoky, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again.