Jamie Oliver Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe
This post shares the Jamie Oliver Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe. It is bold, spicy, and full of joy. The flavors come from Jamaica’s food culture.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs 1 kg
- Spring onions 4 chopped
- Garlic cloves 3
- Fresh ginger 1 tablespoon
- Scotch bonnet chili 1
- Soy sauce 2 tablespoons
- Lime juice 2 tablespoons
- Brown sugar 1 tablespoon
- Allspice powder 1 teaspoon
- Thyme 1 teaspoon
- Olive oil 2 tablespoons
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Prepare the marinade
- Add all marinade items into blender. Blend until smooth and thick.
Marinate the chicken
- Wash chicken and pat dry. Coat chicken with marinade well. Rest for at least two hours.
Cook the chicken
- Heat grill pan or oven. Cook chicken until fully done. Turn sides for even cooking.
Serve hot
- Let chicken rest five minutes. Serve with rice or salad.
Notes
- Use fresh spices for best taste.
- Do not skip resting time.
- Grill gives better smoky flavor.
- Adjust chili for heat level.