Jerk chicken’s origins stem back to Jamaica where some believe that the Maroons developed it after escaping into the wild. Others claim that the Amerindians mingled with them and developed the dish. Whomever developed the dish cooked it over wood burning fires and made it using various methods. Even to this day, the methods vary. One thing that does hold true, however, is that jerk chicken is incredibly delicious and unique in its methodology.
Juicy Jerk Chicken Made Easy
Description
It is made with pork or chicken - most often then not, chicken. An extraordinary mixture of spices, such as nutmeg, cinnamon, all spice, etc. are used to concoct the dish. Initially, this mixture of spices seems very odd, but when they are combined create a unique and delicious flavour. When I first made the dish, I simply could not believe how nicely they blend together.
A variety of chicken parts can be used, but I often use bone-in and skin-on legs and thighs. These parts seem to add even more zest to the outcome of the dish. As always, you can alter the parts and spices according to your liking. I would not encourage you to stray too far, however.
You can serve the dish up with some rice which always makes a welcomed addition.
Serve this jerk chicken up at any kind of social gathering and I guarantee you it will be a hit.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Add all of the spices to a food processor and pulse until smooth.
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Place the chicken parts in a bowl, pour the sauce over it, and message it into the meat.
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Cover the bowl with cling wrap and allow it to marinate, in the fridge, for about three hours.
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Overnight marination is the best though.
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Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F or 195 degrees C.
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Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray it with baking spray. Place the chicken on with some space between each piece.
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Bake for 40 to 45 minutes.
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Turn the oven up to broil and allow it to bake for an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
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Garnish with some chopped green onions and lime wedges.
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Serve and enjoy your jerk chicken.
Serving Size 3 oz
Servings 5
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 290kcal
- Calories from Fat 3.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 43mg15%
- Sodium 395mg17%
- Total Carbohydrate 11.5g4%
- Protein 13g26%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Nutritional values are a within reason estimate and my vary depending on several factors.
