A spicy grilled chicken dish native to Jamaica, seasoned with a hot marinade called jerk spice.
Prep Time
4+ hours (marinating)
Cook Time
45 minutes
Total Time
4 hours 45 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Skills Required
None
Ingredients & Nutrition
450 kcal
Calories
45g
Protein
25g
Fat
10g
Carbs
1g
Fiber
8g
Sugar
700mg
Sodium
- 3 lbs, bone-in, skin-on Chicken Pieces
- 1, chopped Onion
- 4, chopped Scallions
- 2, minced Scotch Bonnet Peppers
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 1/4 cup Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- Spices (allspice, thyme, cinnamon, nutmeg)
- 1 tbsp each, minced Ginger & Garlic
Equipment Needed
- Blender
- Grill Pan
- Mixing Bowls
Let AI Suggest Variations
- Use pork or fish instead of chicken.
- Adjust the number of Scotch bonnet peppers to control the heat level.
- Bake the chicken in the oven if you don't have a grill.
- Serve with a side of mango salsa to cool the heat.
Instructions:
1. In a blender, combine all ingredients except the chicken to make the jerk marinade.
2. Pour the marinade over the chicken pieces and marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
3. Preheat a grill to medium heat.
4. Grill the chicken for 30-40 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and charred in spots.
5. Serve with rice and peas and plantains.