Jerk Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Jerk Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small frying chicken; Jerk Marinade, recipe follows; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Buttermilk, for coating; Flour, for coating; Canola oil, for frying; 1/4 cup ground allspice; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons rubbed sage; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup salt; 1/2 cup garlic powder; 1/2 cup sugar; 3/4 cup olive oil; 3/4 cup soy sauce; 1 cup orange juice; 1 cup rice wine vinegar; 3 limes, zested and juices; 3 Scotch bonnet peppers, stemmed; 3 Spanish onions, chopped; 3 garlic cloves; 2 bunches fresh scallion, chopped

Servings: persons

1 small frying chicken
Jerk Marinade, recipe follows
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Buttermilk, for coating
Flour, for coating
Canola oil, for frying
1/4 cup ground allspice
1 tablespoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons rubbed sage
1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup salt
1/2 cup garlic powder
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup olive oil
3/4 cup soy sauce
1 cup orange juice
1 cup rice wine vinegar
3 limes, zested and juices
3 Scotch bonnet peppers, stemmed
3 Spanish onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves
2 bunches fresh scallion, chopped

1
Quarter the chicken.
2
Place in plastic or glass container and cover with the Jerk Marinade, making sure all chicken pieces are coated.
3
Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours.
4
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
5
Place the marinated chicken on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.
6
Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to cool enough to handle.
7
Season the warm chicken with salt & black pepper, then coat in buttermilk.
8
Dip the chicken in flour and fry in 425-degree F oil until a deep golden brown, turning frequently during the frying process.
9
Cook's Note: Chicken should marinate at least 12 hours, but 24 is optimal for full Jerk flavor.
10
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
11
Store in a plastic or glass container placed in a cooler until needed.
12
Cook's Note: This marinade works equally well with pork and almost any type of seafood.
13
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small frying chicken, Jerk Marinade, recipe follows, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, Buttermilk, for coating, and more.

Yes, Jerk Fried 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 Fried Chicken

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