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Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Jerk Chicken















The best jerk recipe I've ever tasted,  is fragrant, fiery hot and smoky all at once. It's from Paul Chung, an adventurous self-taught cook who grew up in Jamaica and has sampled jerk from just about every corner of the island. For maximum flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight. This pefect for a barbecue, and a nice change from other hot type dishes. Serve with your favorite potato salad.
Good eatin' mon!

Ingredients
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 
3 medium spring onions, chopped 
2 Scotch bonnet chiles, chopped (use any really hot chili pepper).
2 garlic cloves, chopped 
15 g five-spice powder 
15 g allspice berries, coarsely ground 
15 g coarsely ground pepper 
5 g thyme, crumbled 
5 g freshly grated nutmeg 
5 g Salt 
125 ml soy sauce 
5 ml vegetable oil 
As many chicken thighs as you need 
How to do it:
In a food processor, combine the onion, scallions, chiles, garlic, five-spice powder, allspice, pepper, thyme, nutmeg and salt; process to a coarse paste. With the machine on, add the the soy sauce and oil in a steady stream. Pour the marinade into a large, shallow dish, add the chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bring the chicken to room temperature before proceeding. 
Light a grill. Grill the chicken over a medium-hot fire, turning occasionally, until well browned and cooked through, 35 to 40 minutes. (Cover the grill for a smokier flavor.) Transfer the chicken to a platter and serve.

3 comments:

Slimseun said...

Yes, this is Irish Jamaican. Top o` the mornin` to you.

Alexander said...

To be sure to be sure, mon! :)

nzm said...

You're back - that's good news! And with another playa - welcome Slimseun!