Ena's Signature Spicy Jerk Chicken And Jerk Sauce Recipe
Make Ena's Signature Spicy Jerk Chicken And Jerk Sauce Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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For the Jerk Chicken
For the Jerk Sauce
Method
Preparing the Jerk Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, lime juice, fresh thyme, and the whole scotch bonnet pepper. Mix well to create a marinade. Add the chicken thighs to the bowl, ensuring they are well coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for maximum flavor.
- 2
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F or 200°C).
- 3
Making the Jerk Sauce
- 4
Blend the Sauce Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the green onions, garlic cloves, fresh ginger, brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, allspice, and cinnamon. Blend until smooth. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- 5
Serve
Once the chicken is grilled and cooked through, serve hot with the jerk sauce drizzled over the top or on the side for dipping.