Jerk Chicken Recipe
Charcoal Grilled and Seasoned Jerk Chicken garnished with Sliced Cabbage
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Ingredients
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Marinade
Chicken
Garnish
Method
Preparing the Marinade
- 1
Blend the Marinade
In a blender, combine the scotch bonnet peppers, garlic cloves, green onions, fresh thyme, ground allspice, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Place the whole chicken in a large bowl or resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated. Seal the bag or cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Grilling the Chicken
- 3
Preheat the Grill
Prepare your charcoal grill by lighting the charcoal and allowing it to burn until covered with white ash. This should take about 20-30 minutes.
- 4
Preparing the Garnish
- 5
Slice the Cabbage
While the chicken is grilling, slice the cabbage into thin strips. If using carrots, shred them as well. Set aside for garnish.
Serving
- 6
Plate the Chicken
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the grill and let it rest for about 10 minutes. Carve the chicken into pieces and arrange on a serving platter.
- 7
Add the Garnish
Top the chicken with the sliced cabbage and shredded carrots (if using) before serving.
