JERK CHICKEN WITH ORIGINAL MARINADE.

Ingredients

1.5 kg chicken
1 onion
½ cup finely chopped spring onions
2 tsp fresh thyme
1 tsp salt
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp allspice (ground)
½ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp cinnamon
1 hot chili
1 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
1 tsp The Spice Shop Jerk Chicken seasoning

Preparation

1. Prepare marinade

1 onion
½ cup finely chopped spring onions
2 tsp fresh thyme
1 tsp salt
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp allspice (ground)
½ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp cinnamon
1 hot chili
1 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
1 tsp The Spice Shop Jerk Chicken seasoning

Roughly chop the onion, spring onions, and chili. Blend them with all the spices, soy sauce, oil, and vinegar in a food processor until a smooth marinade is formed.

2. Marinate chicken

1.5 kg chicken
Marinade

Thoroughly coat the chicken with the marinade, ensuring everything is well covered. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3–4 hours.

3. Cook chicken

marinated chicken

Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Place the chicken on a baking sheet and cook for about 35–45 minutes. Baste with marinade occasionally. Briefly brown at a higher heat at the end.

4. Serve

cooked chicken

Serve hot. Ideal with rice, plantains, and a fresh salad.

Tip

Baste the chicken several times during cooking to create an aromatic crust and keep the meat juicy.

Good to know

This classic jerk marinade is based on a traditional Jamaican recipe, combining heat, sweetness, and warm spice notes. The addition of The Spice Shop Jerk Chicken seasoning enhances the aroma and provides an even more intense flavor.