Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Ingredients for Jamaican Jerk Chicken

• 45ml dark rum

• 2 tablespoons water

• 120ml malt vinegar

• 10 spring onions, chopped

• 4 garlic cloves, peeled, chopped

• 2 tablespoons dried thyme

• 2 Scotch bonnet chillies or habanero chillies with seeds, chopped

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 4 teaspoons ground allspice

• 4 teaspoons ground ginger

• 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

• 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg

• 2 teaspoons salt

• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper

• 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar

• 240ml ketchup

• 45ml soy sauce

• 2 3- to 1.6kg chickens, halved lengthwise, rinsed, patted dry

• 120ml fresh lime juice

How to make Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Boil rum and 2 tablespoons water in small saucepan for 3 minutes.

Transfer rum mixture to blender; add vinegar and next 12 ingredients and blend until almost smooth. Transfer 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning to small bowl; mix in ketchup and soy sauce to make sauce. (Jerk seasoning and sauce can be made 1 day ahead; cover separately and refrigerate.)

Arrange chicken in large roasting pan or baking dish. Pour lime juice over; turn to coat. Spoon jerk seasoning over chicken and rub in. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, turning occasionally. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)

Preheat oven to 177°C or prepare barbecue (medium heat). Remove chicken from jerk seasoning marinade; sprinkle with salt and pepper. If roasting chicken in oven, arrange chicken, skin side up, on rimmed baking sheet. Roast until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear when thickest part of thigh is pierced with fork, about 50 minutes. If grilling chicken, place chicken, skin side down, on grill rack, cover, and grill until chicken is cooked through, turning occasionally and adjusting heat if browning too quickly, about 50 minutes.

Cut each chicken half into pieces and serve with sauce.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.