Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe

Name: Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: marinade; 1 ounce jerk seasoning; 6 scallions chopped, plus extra for garnish; 1 Scotch bonnet chilli small, seeded, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 bay leaf crumbled; chicken; 10 ounces chicken quarters trimmed; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon tomato puree; 1 1/4 cups chicken stock; sweet potatoes Mashed white and, to serve; chilies Roasted, to garnish

Servings: persons

marinade
1 ounce jerk seasoning
6 scallions chopped, plus extra for garnish
1 Scotch bonnet chilli small, seeded, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 bay leaf crumbled
chicken
10 ounces chicken quarters trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1 1/4 cups chicken stock
sweet potatoes Mashed white and, to serve
chilies Roasted, to garnish

1
Mix the ingredients for the marinade together in a large bowl. Add the chicken; coat well with the marinade. Cover and leave to marinate for 1 hour at room temperature or for up to 24 hours in fridge.
2
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F. Brush the marinade from the chicken pieces; reserve. Season the chicken. Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the chicken pieces; cook for 4-5 mins until browned. Place in a roasting pan and bake for 40-45 mins until cooked through.
3
To make the sauce, gently simmer the marinade for 2-3 mins, stirring. Add the sugar and tomato puree; cook for 1-2 mins until the sugar has dissolved and started to caramelize. Add the stock. Boil for 3-4 mins until thickened. Serve the chicken with the sauce and mashed potatoes, garnished with roasted chilies and scallions.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: marinade, 1 ounce jerk seasoning, 6 scallions chopped, plus extra for garnish, 1 Scotch bonnet chilli small, seeded, chopped, and more.

Yes, Jamaican Jerk Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

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