Jerk Chicken

Jerk chicken is a staple of Jamaican cuisine and is often served as a main dish, typically accompanied with rice and peas, festival (a type of fried dough) or Jamaican hard dough bread. It is a popular dish among locals and tourists alike, and it is often enjoyed at street food vendors, at local markets, and at traditional Jamaican restaurants.

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Here is a simple recipe for making Jamaican Jerk Chicken at home:

Ingredients:

  • 4 lbs chicken drumettes or wings
  • 1/2 cup Jamaican jerk seasoning
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the Jamaican jerk seasoning, olive oil, soy sauce, honey, salt and pepper.
  2. Place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag, and pour the marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag and toss to coat the chicken evenly.
  3. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
  4. When ready to cook, Preheat a grill or oven to 375°F (190°C).
  5. Grill or bake the chicken for about 30-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear.
  6. Serve the chicken with your favorite sides like rice and peas, festival or Jamaican hard dough bread.

This recipe is a simple, classic Jamaican jerk chicken recipe. You can experiment with different types of meats, marinades, and cooking methods to customize the dish to your liking. Jerk chicken is best served hot and can be enjoyed as an appetizer or a main dish.

Tips for preparation of Jerk Chicken

Here is a simple recipe for making Jamaican Jerk Chicken at home:

Ingredients:

  • 4 lbs chicken drumettes or wings
  • 1/2 cup Jamaican jerk seasoning
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the Jamaican jerk seasoning, olive oil, soy sauce, honey, salt and pepper.
  2. Place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag, and pour the marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag and toss to coat the chicken evenly.
  3. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
  4. When ready to cook, Preheat a grill or oven to 375°F (190°C).
  5. Grill or bake the chicken for about 30-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear.
  6. Serve the chicken with your favorite sides like rice and peas, festival or Jamaican hard dough bread.

This recipe is a simple, classic Jamaican jerk chicken recipe. You can experiment with different types of meats, marinades, and cooking methods to customize the dish to your liking. Jerk chicken is best served hot and can be enjoyed as an appetizer or a main dish.

Jerk Chicken serving size

When serving jerk chicken as a main dish, a serving size of 4-6 ounces per person is considered appropriate, which can be served with sides like rice and peas, festival or Jamaican hard dough bread. However, when serving jerk chicken as an appetizer or part of a larger meal, a smaller serving size of 2-3 ounces per person may be more appropriate.

Jerk Chicken nutrition value

For a standard serving size of 4 oz of Jamaican jerk chicken:

  • Calories: 215
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg
  • Sodium: 480 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 4 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Sugars: 3 g
  • Protein: 18 g

Another important thing to consider is that jerk chicken is a dish high in protein, but also high in sodium. It’s good to balance the serving size with other low-sodium dishes and consider personal dietary needs.

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