Jerk Chicken Recipe

Name: Jerk Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 nutmeg seed; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon whole cloves; 6 allspice (pimento) seeds; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 bunch scallions, chopped; 1 large onion, roughly chop; 2 to 3 Scotch bonnet peppers; 10 sprigs thyme, leaves picked; 10 garlic cloves; 1/2 cup fresh lime juice or white vinegar; 1 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup turbinado sugar; 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces; Salt

Servings: persons

1/2 nutmeg seed
1 cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon whole cloves
6 allspice (pimento) seeds
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 bunch scallions, chopped
1 large onion, roughly chop
2 to 3 Scotch bonnet peppers
10 sprigs thyme, leaves picked
10 garlic cloves
1/2 cup fresh lime juice or white vinegar
1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup turbinado sugar
1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
Salt

1
In a saute pan, dry toast nutmeg, cinnamon, coriander seeds, cloves, allspice, and black peppercorns.
2
Grind into a powder.
3
In a food processor, puree scallions, large onion, Scotch bonnets, thyme leaves and garlic cloves.
4
Add the ground spice mixture to the pureed vegetables.
5
Add 1/2-cup lime juice, soy sauce, and raw sugar.
6
Blend all ingredients well, this is the jerk marinade.
7
Score chicken and season with salt.
8
Spoon desired amount of jerk marinade over chicken and rub into scores.
9
Marinate refrigerated for 2 hours to overnight.
10
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
11
Bake for 35 minutes in 350-degree F oven.
12
Remove from the oven and finish on the grill.

648

kcal

Calories

Fat

139

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 nutmeg seed, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, 1 teaspoon whole cloves, and more.

Yes, 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.

Jerk Chicken

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