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Jerk Chicken

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This authentic jerk chicken recipe features whole chickens marinated in a fiery blend of Scotch bonnet peppers, ginger, garlic, and warm spices. The marinade combines heat with aromatic notes of allspice, cinnamon, and tamarind for a complex, smoky flavor profile. Perfect for grilling or roasting, this dish delivers a bold Caribbean experience that is both spicy and deeply savory.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8
Calories: 906.7
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This authentic jerk chicken recipe features whole chickens marinated in a fiery blend of Scotch bonnet peppers, ginger, garlic, and warm spices. The marinade combines heat with aromatic notes of allspice, cinnamon, and tamarind for a complex, smoky flavor profile. Perfect for grilling or roasting, this dish delivers a bold Caribbean experience that is both spicy and deeply savory.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Vegetable oil
  • 2 small Onions, coarsely chopped
  • 3 Scallions, coarsely chopped
  • 2 Green Scotch bonnet peppers
  • 1 tablespoon Grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoon Coarsely chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground cloves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground pepper
  • 2 teaspoon Lime juice
  • 2 tablespoon Meyer's rum
  • 1 tablespoon Tamarind concentrate
  • 2 Whole Chickens, each 3-4
Directions
  1. 1
    Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 2
    Add chickens and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. 3
    Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. 4
    Add Vegetable oil, Onions, scotch bonnet peppers and cook until tender.
  5. 5
    Return protein to skillet.
  6. 6
    Add Red wine vinegar and heat through.
  7. 7
    Season to taste and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 906.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 71.0g110%
Saturated Fat 11.8g60%
Cholesterol 67.0mg23%
Sodium 2516.4mg105%
Total Carbohydrate 44.5g15%
Dietary Fiber 14.4g58%
Sugars 7.3g
Protein 28.6g58%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: allspice, blending, bonnet, brown, chicken, chickens, chopped, cinnamon, cloves, coarsely, concentrate, fresh, freshly, garlic, ginger, grated, grilling, ground, jerk, juice
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