Guide Note

Jamaican jerk chicken is made by using the jerk cooking style native to Jamaica in which chicken and meats are dry rubbed or marinated with a spice mixture called Jamaican jerk spice.

Fast Facts

1. Street-side "Jerk stands" are found in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands
2. Fire pits are used for traditional jerking cooking
3. Served with hard dough or Jamaican fried dumplings
4. Beef, pork or seafood can also be marinated in jerk sauce

• 2-3 pounds chicken thighs, cut into pieces
• In a blender add:
• 1 green onion
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
• 1 medium sized jalopeno pepper
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoons of ground cloves

1. Combine all ingredients and blend on high for 45 seconds.
2. Place mixture in a re-sealable plastic bag.
3. Add chicken to bag containing mixture.
4. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
5. Skewer chicken pieces on metal skewers.
6. Prepare barbecue to medium heat.
7. Boil remaining marinade for 3 minutes and use for basting.
8. Cook chicken and bast frequently with left over marinade.