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Jamaican Jerk Chicken

03/21/2014 By Tammi 69 Comments

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Jamaican Jerk Chicken is a recipe that is authentic to Jamaican cuisine. Easy to make and full of flavour, the chicken is crispy and moist while the spices are a delicious blend!

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Jerk Chicken

For more ethnic flair for your chicken dinner, try these amazing Chicken Enchiladas, or this Baked Hawaiian Chicken!

Before I went to Jamaica for the first time, everyone {and their dog} told me that i must try the Jerk Chicken. Not having tried it before, I was curious, and always game for a new chicken dish to fall in love with. So I did.

Yep, love at first bite.

Jamaican Jerk Chicken is and always will be a dish that reminds me of sweet Caribbean air, waves kissing the shore, sun and tropical bliss. Funny how some foods bring you back and memories take over.

Once home, and in the bitter cold Canadian Winter, my husband asked if I could make Jamaican Jerk Chicken. I’m sure it could be done, and I bet it takes really good. Yet, I was worried that it wouldn’t be the same. That without the founding beautiful location, having this here would somehow squash those memories where food meets memory.

Ultimately, my craving for this delicious chicken won. I had to get my Jamaican Jerk Chicken fix! So, I tried it …

Making Jamaican Jerk Chicken at home requires a few ingredients for the marinade. While there’s quite a few variations on the recipe, I focused primarily on the Sandals Lifestyle one, since I fell in love with Jamaican Jerk Chicken at Sandals Resorts Negril.

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Yet, I did change around their recipe a little. I added some lime juice and real habanero peppers are so hard to come by in small city Alberta. Instead, I opted for a Red Habanero Hot Sauce which I picked up at a small and quaint Mexican shop downtown. Which, as a side note, might be one of my favourite shops now.

This Jamaican Jerk Chicken recipe calls for a lot of hotness in the form of peppers, onions, scallions, garlic, ginger, allspice. As a warning: your eyes will water when cutting, chopping and the action of just pouring the mixture over the chicken.

The house will fill with the warmest spice, who knew this alone could make you think that you are actually eating this hot mixture. It’s almost unbelievable.

In fact, all day I wondered if perhaps this could be too spicy hot for myself to enjoy, especially the kids. Again, I was worried.

Yet, here’s the saving grace – when done and you take a bite, it’s not intense and never too much. The hotness cuts down a lot and instead you are left with flavour. Great flavour. 

It’s true, this Jamaican Jerk Chicken tastes very similar to the original. It’s not the same, to me at least, but it’s so close that I get that incredible feeling of nostalgia. If I close my eyes {and shush the kids}, I can envision myself on that beach patio. For a minute at least. Hey, I’ll take what I can get! 

Next time I make this, it will be BBQ’ed though. I opted for oven-cooked this time, yet I’m sure it would be even closer to the real-deal if the chicken were grilled. Right now I’m adding ‘making Jamaican Jerk Chicken on the BBQ’ to my list of a billion things I love about Summer. 

Here’s the full recipe and I urge you to give it a try. Again, don’t let the ingredients scare you away if you are more of a ‘mild than hot’ person. Trust me, I am that way most of the time and I LOVE this recipe!

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jamaican-jerk-chicken-recipe

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Yield: 5
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Jamaican Jerk Chicken is a recipe that is authentic to Jamaican cuisine. Easy to make and full of flavour, the chicken is crispy and moist while the spices are a delicious blend!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Red Habanero Hot Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons stemmed fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground allspice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
  • ¾ cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1 ½ cups finely chopped scallions, using the white and the green parts
  • 5 chicken pieces {leg with back attached is what I use}
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • Juice squeezed out of 3 Limes

Instructions

  1. Mince the first 8 ingredients {except for the soy sauce and chicken} in a food processor, until it's a fine mixture.
  2. Stir in the soy sauce.
  3. Place chicken parts into a baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
  4. Pour mixture over the chicken and make sure all sides of the chicken is coated.
  5. Marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours, to overnight.
  6. Bring chicken to room temperate before cooking
  7. Cook at 375 for 1 hour and 25 minutes or until the outside is crispy and chicken is well cooked.
  8. Enjoy with fries and a salad if you wish {coleslaw or caesar}
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 5 Serving Size: 1 Servings
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 115Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 1527mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 3gSugar: 9gProtein: 8g

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Comments

  1. Ellen Christian says

    03/21/2014 at 7:28 am

    That really does sound amazing. I’ll have to see if I can find all the ingredients at our local store.

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/22/2014 at 8:00 am

      Substitute the habanero if you need to, that was the hardest for me to find. yet, we do live North… boo! lol

      Reply
  2. Cupcakes & Crossbones says

    03/21/2014 at 7:41 am

    My husband would love this! def going to have to give this one a shot!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/22/2014 at 8:00 am

      Let me know what you think when you do!! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Jennifer Soltys says

    03/21/2014 at 8:32 am

    My husband has been getting into spices like this, so I bet he would love it! Normally I wouldn’t try this, but you have me sold!!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/22/2014 at 8:01 am

      I normally don’t like a lot of intense spices, yet this is delicious. Definitely worth a try!!

      Reply
  4. Stacie says

    03/21/2014 at 8:40 am

    I love spicy foods! This sounds delicious.

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/22/2014 at 8:01 am

      This ones for you then, Stacie!! 🙂

      Reply
  5. susan says

    03/21/2014 at 9:33 am

    This looks amazing, I am a big fan of Jerk chicken, it is spicy and flavorful and yours looks so very good.

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/22/2014 at 8:02 am

      Thanks Susan!!

      Reply
  6. Stacey @ Cheap is the New Classy says

    03/21/2014 at 10:36 am

    With the hot sauce and allspice, my husband would be in love with this recipe! I’m not very good with spicy meals, but I would definitely make this for him!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/22/2014 at 8:02 am

      Let me know how it goes!! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Amber Edwards says

    03/21/2014 at 1:02 pm

    I absolutely LOVE Jerk Chicken! I have to try this Jamaican version! It sounds amazing! I never would have thought allspice would be included.

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/22/2014 at 8:03 am

      Truthfully, I’ve never made anything with Allspice, I had to buy some. What else can I use it for?

      Reply
  8. Anne Taylor says

    03/21/2014 at 1:39 pm

    Thanks for the recipe! My husband would absolutely love this!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/22/2014 at 8:03 am

      You are very welcome Anne!

      Reply
  9. kristin says

    03/21/2014 at 2:10 pm

    Oh wow this looks so delicious!!!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/22/2014 at 8:04 am

      Thanks Kristin, let me know if you try it!!

      Reply
  10. Jennifer @TheRebelChick says

    03/21/2014 at 2:31 pm

    Your jerk chicken recipe looks delicious! I am going to have to try this, we love jerk chicken!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/22/2014 at 8:06 am

      Nice! Jerk Chicken lovers unite!!! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Brenda Roy says

    03/21/2014 at 3:07 pm

    That does sound absolutely delicious; Kudos to you for making it!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/22/2014 at 8:02 am

      Thanks Brenda!! 🙂

      Reply
  12. kristin says

    03/21/2014 at 4:14 pm

    This looks so good. I’m going to have to try it for dinner soon!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/22/2014 at 8:03 am

      🙂

      Reply
  13. Brett says

    03/21/2014 at 6:35 pm

    Love me some jerk. One day I will have some in Jamaica!!

    Reply
  14. Pam says

    03/21/2014 at 6:40 pm

    My husband loves to grill, so this would be a great change-up for our usual burgers and hot dogs! Thanks for sharing this recipe.

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/22/2014 at 8:03 am

      Fantastic!!

      Reply
  15. Nicole B says

    03/21/2014 at 6:57 pm

    Yum my mouth is watering. We’ll have to try this jerk chicken.

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/22/2014 at 8:04 am

      🙂

      Reply
  16. Dawn Lopez says

    03/21/2014 at 7:07 pm

    Ooh yummy, I’ve always been curious about Jamaican Jerk Chicken.. but never got around to making it. Sounds like I have a new recipe to try. This sounds delish!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/22/2014 at 8:05 am

      It’s easier than I thought too! Glad I tried it!

      Reply
  17. Nancy Lustri (StyleDecor) says

    03/21/2014 at 8:12 pm

    Looks wonderful! I love Jerk Chicken and will definitely want to try this recipe! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/22/2014 at 8:05 am

      You are very welcome!! 🙂

      Reply
  18. Tess says

    03/21/2014 at 8:17 pm

    I would love to try jerk chicken. Looks very good!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/22/2014 at 8:06 am

      🙂

      Reply
  19. Lisa says

    03/21/2014 at 8:21 pm

    I’m thinking marinade it overnight and let that flavor explode!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/22/2014 at 8:06 am

      For sure!!

      Reply
  20. Sarah @ Must Have Mom says

    03/21/2014 at 8:42 pm

    MMM this sounds amazing! What a wonderful memory you have associated with it!

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/22/2014 at 8:08 am

      I tried Jerk Chicken in the best place possible, great memories indeed!

      Reply
  21. Ashley - Embracing Grace says

    03/21/2014 at 8:52 pm

    Yea, that looks absolutely amazing! I’ll have to try and make this soon.

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/22/2014 at 8:06 am

      🙂

      Reply
  22. Liz Mays says

    03/21/2014 at 9:33 pm

    This sounds so good and whether the cuts down a little or not, I’ll love it. I do love a bit of fire.

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/22/2014 at 8:07 am

      Pile it on then Liz!! 😉

      Reply
  23. Mama to 5 BLessings says

    03/22/2014 at 5:57 am

    That sounds delicious! I have never had anything jerk recipe related before,

    Reply
    • Tammi says

      03/22/2014 at 8:08 am

      I’ll try Jerk Shrimp next I think!

      Reply
  24. JaimeeM says

    03/22/2014 at 6:56 am

    Never had jerk chicken, must try it!

    Reply
  25. Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says

    03/22/2014 at 3:19 pm

    I have never been to Jamaica, but maybe someday.. Delicious recipe:)

    Reply
  26. Catherine says

    03/22/2014 at 3:33 pm

    This looks so delicious, thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  27. Shelley N says

    03/22/2014 at 5:54 pm

    I fell in love with Jerk Chicken at a Beaches in Jamaica so I will definitely have to try this. I have been using jerk seasoning from the Bulk Barn and it is tasty but does match what we had in Jamaica. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  28. Lynda Cook says

    03/23/2014 at 3:34 am

    Sounds very good, and ya that was my biggest concern was the spicy and hotness of this dish, but after reading your post and I will trust you that it’s not to hot after all, I am going to make this as I too am always looking for new ways to jazz my chicken up a bit…thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  29. Stefani says

    03/23/2014 at 8:30 am

    This sounds really good! I am always looking for new ideas for chicken. YUM!

    Reply
  30. Judy C (Judy Cowan) says

    03/23/2014 at 1:09 pm

    I have never tried Jerk Chicken but I have heard amazing things about it, may have to give your recipe a try once we get the BBQ up and running.

    Reply
  31. Susan T. says

    03/23/2014 at 1:32 pm

    I love super spicy so jerk chicken is one of my favorites too. I can’t wait for BBQ season!

    Reply
  32. kathy downey says

    03/23/2014 at 7:08 pm

    i am going to make this, hubby will love all the spices,since he does not eat salt,thanks

    Reply
  33. Jo-Anna says

    03/23/2014 at 7:26 pm

    This recipe looks so good! I’ve never made or even tried Jamaican Jerk Chicken! Where have I been?!

    Reply
  34. Dawn says

    03/23/2014 at 9:27 pm

    Love to try this

    Reply
  35. Emily Chui says

    03/24/2014 at 12:37 am

    this looks absolutely mouthwateringly delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe, pinned to try for later!

    Reply
  36. BarbFS says

    03/25/2014 at 7:56 pm

    This sounds awesome Tammi! I will have to try it. We, also stayed at Sandals Negril and fell in love with the Jamaicans and their beautiful country! Do you drain off the marinade before baking? Thanks for doing the work to make and share this recipe. 😀

    Reply
  37. Lisa says

    03/29/2014 at 3:14 pm

    I love Jerk Chicken! One of my faves! Yours looks so good!

    Reply
  38. Terra Heck says

    04/04/2014 at 11:17 pm

    Sounds delicious. I’ve never had Jamaican Jerk Chicken but looks yummy.

    Reply
  39. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    08/13/2015 at 12:57 am

    I’ve never eaten Jerk anything before..and you definitely have convinced me it’s something I need to make now!

    Reply
  40. Ana says

    08/13/2015 at 9:41 am

    And now you made me courious about trying it!! Guess I will be hosting a. Jamaican themed dinner this weekend

    Reply
  41. Brenda Roy says

    09/15/2015 at 8:09 pm

    would absolutely love this; I know!!!

    Reply

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