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Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe

Recipe by: easyjamaicanrecipes.com
This Jamaican jerk chicken recipe is smoky, flavorful, and irresistibly juicy. Each bite is packed with bold, spicy, mouthwatering goodness! 🇯🇲🍗
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Jamaican
Servings 4
Calories 240 kcal

INGREDIENTS
  

  • 2 pounds Chicken Legs or Thighs, bone-in, skin-on
  • 2 tablespoons Jerk Marinade (store-bought), mild or hot; Grace or Walkerswood recommended
  • 1 jar Jerk sauce (store-bought) Grace or Walkerswood recommended
  • 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Browning
  • 2 tablespoons  Vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons Salt
  • 1 small Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • 1 stalk Escallion (green onion), finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 4 Pimento Seeds (allspice berries), crushed
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme, chopped
  • 1 Ginger (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS
 

Marinate the Chicken:

  • Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture, then place it in a large mixing bowl.
  • Blend onion, escallion, fresh thyme, garlic, pimento seeds (all spice berries), brown sugar, and optional ginger in a food processor until smooth.
  • Add olive oil, jerk marinade, blended seasoning, browning, all-purpose seasoning, and salt to the chicken. Mix well to coat evenly.
  • Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight for the best flavor.

To Grill:

  • Remove the chicken from the fridge 35 minutes before grilling.
  • Heat the BBQ grill to medium-high and spray the grates with cooking oil.
  • Place the chicken on the grill, turning occasionally until nearly done.
  • Move the chicken to a cooler area of the grill and brush with jerk sauce or BBQ sauce, repeating until fully coated.
  • Continue grilling until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char. S
  • Serve hot and enjoy your authentic Jamaican jerk chicken!

To Bake:

  • 35 minutes before baking, remove the chicken from the fridge.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and place the rack in the lower middle position. Spray a wire rack with cooking oil or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Arrange the chicken on the prepared baking sheet or rack, leaving space between each piece. Bake for 40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until cooked through and nicely browned.
  • When the chicken is nearly done, turn on the broiler for 3-5 minutes to create a slight char.
  • Serve hot and enjoy your authentic Jamaican jerk chicken!