Shredded Jerk Chicken Recipe

Name: Shredded Jerk Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Jerk Base; 4 large yellow onions, roughly chopped; 2 bunches green onion, roots removed & chopped; 2 cups cups fresh squeezed orange juice; 1/3 cup cup fresh squeezed lime juice (roughly 3 limes); 4 jalapeno or habanero peppers, de-seeded and chopped (you can decrease this amount if you want less heat) the; 6 tablespoons ground cayenne pepper (again, decrease if you prefer a milder flavor); 2 tablespoons ground allspice; 2 tablespoons ground thyme; 2 tablespoons ground black pepper; 2.5 teaspoons ground sage; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup white sugar; 5 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 1 cup olive oil; 3 cups white vinegar; 1 cup dark rum; 2 cups orange blossom honey (any honey will work); 4 cups vinegar based BBQ Sauce; Shredded Jerk Chicken; jerk rub (by the bottle or make from scratch, see recipe link above); 2 pounds skinless chicken thighs (boneless too if you can find them); jerk marinade (from above); jerk BBQ sauce from above

Servings: persons

Jerk Base
4 large yellow onions, roughly chopped
2 bunches green onion, roots removed & chopped
2 cups cups fresh squeezed orange juice
1/3 cup cup fresh squeezed lime juice (roughly 3 limes)
4 jalapeno or habanero peppers, de-seeded and chopped (you can decrease this amount if you want less heat) the
6 tablespoons ground cayenne pepper (again, decrease if you prefer a milder flavor)
2 tablespoons ground allspice
2 tablespoons ground thyme
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
2.5 teaspoons ground sage
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup white sugar
5 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 cup olive oil
3 cups white vinegar
1 cup dark rum
2 cups orange blossom honey (any honey will work)
4 cups vinegar based BBQ Sauce
Shredded Jerk Chicken
jerk rub (by the bottle or make from scratch, see recipe link above)
2 pounds skinless chicken thighs (boneless too if you can find them)
jerk marinade (from above)
jerk BBQ sauce from above

1
["Combine all ingredients simmer for one and a half hours. When onions are very tender remove from heat and allow to cool to room temp. Blend with an immersion blender or in batches, use blender to puree until smooth.", "Mix half of the marinade mixture with four cups vinegar based store bought BBQ sauce and two cups orange blossom honey (any honey will work).
2
(You can freeze the remaining marinade and marinade/BBQ mixture separately for future use)", "Season chicken with jerk rub, then saute/grill chicken until firm but not cooked all the way.", "Add chicken to a pot cover chicken a 1/4 of the way up with jerk marinade and then fill the pot with jerk BBQ to the 3/4 point of the chicken. Simmer for about 45 minutes until the chicken starts to fall apart.", "Remove chicken to a clean strainer to drain reserve the liquid back into the pot and reduce contents of the pot by one fourth.", "While liquid is being reduced, use forks to pull the chicken apart. After the liquid is reduced add chicken back to the pot. It is ready to use at this point.", "Can be made into sandwiches or served over rice."]

1437

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Jerk Base, 4 large yellow onions, roughly chopped, 2 bunches green onion, roots removed & chopped, 2 cups cups fresh squeezed orange juice, and more.

Yes, Shredded 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.

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Shredded Jerk Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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