Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe

Name: Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: None None Marinade; 1 oz jerk seasoning; 6 None scallions, chopped, plus extra for garnish; 1 None small Scotch bonnet chilli, seeded, chopped; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; 1/2 tsp allspice; 1/2 tsp ground cloves; 1 None bay leaf, crumbled; None None Chicken; 6 x 10 oz chicken quarters, trimmed; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp tomato puree; 1 1/4 cups chicken stock; None None Mashed white and sweet potatoes, to serve; None None Roasted chilies, to garnish

Servings: persons

None None Marinade
1 oz jerk seasoning
6 None scallions, chopped, plus extra for garnish
1 None small Scotch bonnet chilli, seeded, chopped
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 None bay leaf, crumbled
None None Chicken
6 x 10 oz chicken quarters, trimmed
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp tomato puree
1 1/4 cups chicken stock
None None Mashed white and sweet potatoes, to serve
None None Roasted chilies, 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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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: None None Marinade, 1 oz jerk seasoning, 6 None scallions, chopped, plus extra for garnish, 1 None small Scotch bonnet chilli, 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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