Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe

Jamaican Jerk Chicken is a style of chicken preparation embedded in the Jamaican culture. Enjoyed equally by Jamaicans and tourists alike, this is a must have Jamaican favorite.

1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
2 cup(s) vinegar – > View on Amazon
6 1/2 cup(s) water
2 stalk(s) escallion, chopped – > View on Amazon
1 teaspoon(s) ginger, chopped – > View on Amazon
1 large onion, chopped – > View on Amazon
3 clove(s) garlic, chopped – > View on Amazon
1 stalk(s) celery, chopped – > View on Amazon
6 whole pimento leaves (optional) – > View on Amazon
6 whole cinnamon leaves (optional)
6 whole guava leaves (optional) – > View on Amazon
6 whole pepper elder leaves (optional)
2 teaspoon(s) salt – > View on Amazon
1 teaspoon(s) nutmeg, grated – > View on Amazon
6 whole pimento berries – > View on Amazon
1/4 teaspoon(s) orange peel, grated – > View on Amazon
1 tablespoon(s) chicken seasoning – > View on Amazon
1/4 cup(s) jerk seasoning – > View on Amazon
2 tablespoon(s) browning – > View on Amazon
2 sprig(s) thyme – > View on Amazon
1/4 cup(s) tomato ketchup – > View on Amazon
1/4 cup(s) vegetable oil – > View on Amazon

Step by step method

1
Cut chicken into quarters, clean and wash in a mixture of vinegar and water (1 cup vinegar and 6 cups water) solution. Core with a knife.
2
Pour remaining water into a blender, add escallion, ginger, onion, garlic, celery, pimento leaves, cinnamon leaves, guava leaves, pepper elder leaves and remaining vinegar. Cover and blend.
3
Add salt, nutmeg, pimento berries, orange peel, chicken seasoning, jerk seasoning, browning, blend well, add thyme sprig and do a final blend.

4
Pour blend marinade over chicken and rub in thoroughly. Leave to marinate for 2 hours or overnight.
5
Combine tomato ketchup with marinade for chicken and put to boil.
6
Heat grill and brush with vegetable oil. Place chicken quarters on the heated grill, skin side up and grill for 45 minutes, basting with sauce and turning every 5 minutes.