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Jerk Chicken

Jerk Chicken

Serves: 4 Prep: 15 mins Cook: 40 mins Total: 55 mins

Bold and spicy Jamaican-inspired jerk chicken marinated with aromatic spices and chilli, then roasted or grilled until juicy and charred. Packed with heat, sweetness, and smoky flavour.



 

Ingredients

For the Jerk Marinade

  • 600g chicken thighs or drumsticks
  • 2 spring onions, roughly chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1–2 red chillies (to taste)
  • 1 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

To Serve (Optional)

  • Rice and peas
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

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    Cooking Instructions

Make the Marinade

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    Blend the spring onions, garlic, ginger, chillies, allspice, cinnamon, thyme, soy sauce, sugar, lime juice, and oil into a thick paste.

Marinate the Chicken

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    Coat the chicken thoroughly in the jerk marinade.

  2. Step 4

    Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

Cook the Chicken

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    Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan) or prepare a grill.

  2. Step 6

    Roast or grill the chicken for 35–40 minutes, turning once, until cooked through and lightly charred.

Rest & Serve

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    Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

  2. Step 8

    Serve hot with rice and peas and lime wedges if desired.

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