The Ultimate Jerk Chicken Recipe

Name: The Ultimate Jerk Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Jerk Marinade; 2 teaspoons allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 onion; 8 garlic cloves; fresh ginger, sliced; 3 scallions, sliced; 3 limes, juice of; 1 dash low sodium soy sauce; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; 6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves picked; 1 scotch bonnet pepper, halved, plus more to taste; 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 whole free-range chicken, cut into 10 pieces or 5 lbs chicken; lime, for garnish; parsley, for garnish; smoking chips, soaked in water for 15 minutes

Servings: persons

Jerk Marinade
2 teaspoons allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 onion
8 garlic cloves
fresh ginger, sliced
3 scallions, sliced
3 limes, juice of
1 dash low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves picked
1 scotch bonnet pepper, halved, plus more to taste
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 whole free-range chicken, cut into 10 pieces or 5 lbs chicken
lime, for garnish
parsley, for garnish
smoking chips, soaked in water for 15 minutes

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["Begin by making the jerk marinade. Combine all the marinade ingredients in a blender and process until you have a smooth puree.", "Add chicken pieces into a large resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Put the bag into a baking dish and let marinate in the refrigerator overnight.", "Preheat grill to high.", "Prepare a table-top smoker or take a roasting tray, line it with foil and add some soaked wood chips to the bottom. Place a wire rack over the top, upside down, and lay chicken pieces over the chips on the rack. Cover with foil and grill over high heat. Smoke for 10 minutes.", "Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.", "Transfer the chicken pieces to a baking sheet and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Bake in the oven ""low and slow"" until chicken is tender, about 1 hour. Remove the chicken from the baking sheet to a serving platter and garnish with limes and parsley before serving.", "Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/the-ultimate-jerk-chicken-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback."]

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Jerk Marinade, 2 teaspoons allspice, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, The Ultimate 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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The Ultimate Jerk Chicken

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