World Flavors Cookbook

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

The world-famous spicy grilled chicken, marinated in a pungent blend of scotch bonnet peppers, pimento (allspice), thyme, and ginger.

Cuisine: Jamaica

Ingredients

• 1 Whole chicken, jointed
• 3 Scotch bonnet peppers, minced
• 2 tbsp Ground Allspice (Pimento)
• 1 bunch Scallions, chopped
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme
• 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 Lime, juiced

Instructions

1. Blend peppers, scallions, garlic, pimento, thyme, ginger, soy sauce, sugar, and lime juice into a thick paste.
2. Rub the marinade all over the chicken, especially under the skin.
3. Marinate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
4. Grill over pimento wood or charcoal until the skin is charred and the meat is smoky and tender.
5. Serve with Festival (sweet fried dumplings) or hard dough bread.