One of the most famous preparations in Jamaica is jerk chicken. 

Jerk is known as a dressing-type sauce with which they prepare chicken at barbecues. 

Dare to try it at home, in the company of a fresh salad full of fruits and vegetables!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 or 2 tablespoons to taste of lemon juice
• 1.5kg Delichicks chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons of thyme
• 2 tablespoons ground allspice
• 8 minced garlic cloves
• 3 medium onions chopped
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 2 tablespoons of salt
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 glass of orange juice
• ½ glass of soy sauce
• ½ glass of olive oil
• 1 glass of white vinegar
• 1 or 2 tablespoons to taste of ground cinnamon
• 1 or 2 tablespoons to taste of nutmeg
• 1 or 2 tablespoons to taste of ginger
• 6 peppers

 

PREPARATION

 

Step 1: Cut the onions, garlic and peppers large.

Step 2: Blend all ingredients except chicken in a blender to make Jerk Sauce.

Step 3: Cut the chicken into 4 pieces (if using whole chicken) or portion the breasts based on the number of people who will be eating this recipe.

Step 4: Mix the sauce with the chicken. Save some for later use.

Step 5: Put the chicken in the fridge to marinate overnight.

Step 6: Grill the chicken, cook it slowly, and stir it often. Drizzle with “Jerk” sauce during cooking.

For best results you can prepare it on a charcoal barbecue, ideally with a wooden pepper grill.