Jamaican Jerk Chicken And Seasoning Recipe

Name: Jamaican Jerk Chicken And Seasoning
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ground thyme; 1 tablespoon ground rosemary; 1 tablespoon ground allspice; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 1/2 tablespoons sea salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon paprika; 2 teaspoons ground scotch bonnet peppers (habanero); 12 bay leaves (finely crumbled); 1/3 cup sugar; 3 lbs chicken (pieces, wings, halves, whatever); 1 lime, juice of; 1/4 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons ground thyme
1 tablespoon ground rosemary
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 1/2 tablespoons sea salt
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons ground scotch bonnet peppers (habanero)
12 bay leaves (finely crumbled)
1/3 cup sugar
3 lbs chicken (pieces, wings, halves, whatever)
1 lime, juice of
1/4 cup olive oil

1
Combine all but chicken, lime juice and oil in mixing bowl and whisk to mix well.
2
Whisk together lime juice and olive oil.
3
Rub chicken well with lime/oil mix. Do not marinate.
4
Coat chicken with dry seasoning/spice mixture. The idea here is to get as much as possible to stick to the chicken. We store our seasoning in a leftover spice container with large sprinkle holes and use that to season. This is not a rub, so it should not be applied in rub fashion.
5
Refrigerate 1-3 hours, then remove from refrigerator and allow to come to near room temperature.
6
Prepare grill for direct/indirect grilling.
7
Grill chicken over hot direct fire. Don't worry about the black, it's supposed to be there. In fact, 30-40% of the skin should end up black, but it will not be bitter.
8
Once seared, remove to the indirect heat area of the grill and cook to 165* internal temperature.
9
One quick dance across the direct heat before serving will help crisp it a bit.
10
Serve with plenty of napkins.

792

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

107

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons ground thyme, 1 tablespoon ground rosemary, 1 tablespoon ground allspice, 1 tablespoon ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Jamaican Jerk Chicken And Seasoning 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Jamaican Jerk Chicken And Seasoning

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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