{"id":13144,"date":"2024-05-01T20:58:58","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T00:58:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/blog\/?p=13144"},"modified":"2024-05-01T20:58:58","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T00:58:58","slug":"caribbean-style-jerk-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/blog\/?p=13144","title":{"rendered":"Caribbean style Jerk Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Jamaican<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve never made a Caribbean style jerk chicken, but have only seen it, smelled the aroma, or had some in a restaurant, this dish can seem magical!<\/span><\/p>\n

How in the world did they get those amazing flavors all over that chicken!? <\/span><\/p>\n

But for all the subtle sweet spiciness of this dish, it\u2019s actually pretty simple to throw together.<\/span><\/p>\n

Basically: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Make the marinade<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Rub it all over the bird<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Let it sit over night to think about itself<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Singe it up on the barbie!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

     <\/p>\n

    You\u2019ll Need:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    For the Marinade<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

      \n
    • 1 medium onion, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n
    • 3 medium scallions, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n
    • 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped<\/span><\/li>\n
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced<\/span><\/li>\n
    • 1 Tbsp five-spice powder<\/span><\/li>\n
    • 1 tsp allspice,<\/span><\/li>\n
    • 1 Tbsp coarsely ground black pepper<\/span><\/li>\n
    • 1 tsp dried thyme, crumbled<\/span><\/li>\n
    • 1 tsp nutmeg<\/span><\/li>\n
    • 1 tsp salt<\/span><\/li>\n
    • 1\/2 cup soy sauce<\/span><\/li>\n
    • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      For the Chicken<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

        \n
      • 4\u00a0chicken breasts; 4 leg-thighs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        What You\u2019ll Do:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        First of all, start the night before (or if you have an evening picnic, at least get this part started first thing, so it has time to incorporate these flavors!)<\/span><\/p>\n

        Put all but the last 2 marinade ingredients into a food processor (or if using an immersion blender, into its cup).<\/span><\/p>\n

        Process this into a paste and, with the machine still on, drizzle in the soy sauce and the oil.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Put the chicken into a large sealable zip loc bag. Add the marinade, and squidge all around until completely covered.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Set this into the refrigerator over night. About two hours before you want to eat, pull out the chicken and allow it to come back to room temp.<\/span><\/p>\n

        When you\u2019re ready, light the grill and bring it up over a medium-high flame. Get your tongs and set the chicken on the grill, turning frequently enough to prevent over burning.<\/span><\/p>\n

        You\u2019ll need 30+ minutes to cook these through (remember the leg-thighs are bone-in, so they\u2019ll take a bit longer), so take your time when charring the skin because you can overdo that if you hit it too hard, too soon.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Serve this right away, and enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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