Sweet, savory and spicy all at once, this jerk chicken recipe is absolutely delicious.
Serve with a slightly sweet side dish, such as sweet potatoes or cornbread, to balance the heat.
Recipe adapted from chef Jacqui Sinclair.
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Place chicken thighs and breasts in a nonreactive baking dish (see Tip).
Rub 2/3 cup of the marinade onto both sides of the chicken.
Transfer the remaining marinade to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate.
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Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours.
See broiler variation.)
Fold a 12-by-20-inch piece of heavy-duty foil in half to create a 12-by-10-inch double-thick piece.
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Make 6 holes in the top of the foil packet with a skewer or the tip of a knife.
Place the packet of wood chips, pierced-side up, under the grill rack on top of the burners.
(Don’t worry if the packet temporarily catches on fire.)
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Tips
Broiler variation:Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler to high.
Line a broiler pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.
Place the chicken on the pan and broil for 10 minutes.
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Though they look similar to habaneros, Scotch bonnets have a citrus note that makes them undeniably different.
Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly after handling hot peppers, or wear rubber gloves.
If it’s possible for you to’t find Scotch bonnet peppers, habaneros can be substituted.
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Theyre also both excellent sources of the micronutrient choline and good sources of vitamin B12.
All cuts of chicken have the amino acid tryptophan, which raises levels of the feel good hormone serotonin.
Yes, this recipe is gluten-free and includes no gluten-containing ingredients.
Yes, you’re free to!
If you prefer, you’ve got the option to use bonelesschicken thighsand chicken breasts for this recipe.
Jerk chicken is delicious paired withrice and peas,fried plantains,cassava cakes,red pea soupandcallaloo.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
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