Jerk Chicken

Jerk Chicken
Jerk Chicken might be just the main course you are searching for. This gluten free and dairy free recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains about 38g of protein, 25g of fat, and a total of 534 calories. This recipe is typical of Central American cuisine. A mixture of to 3 scotch bonnet peppers, scallions, thyme, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the seeds you could follow this main course with the Cook the Book: Chocolate Mousse with Cardamom Seeds as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Instructions

1
In a saute pan, dry toast nutmeg, cinnamon, coriander seeds, cloves, allspice, and black peppercorns. Grind into a powder.
Ingredients you will need
Black PeppercornsBlack Peppercorns
Whole Coriander SeedsWhole Coriander Seeds
AllspiceAllspice
CinnamonCinnamon
CloveClove
NutmegNutmeg
ToastToast
Equipment you will use
Frying PanFrying Pan
2
In a food processor, puree scallions, large onion, Scotch bonnets, thyme leaves and garlic cloves.
Ingredients you will need
Whole Garlic ClovesWhole Garlic Cloves
ThymeThyme
Green OnionsGreen Onions
Scotch WhiskeyScotch Whiskey
OnionOnion
Equipment you will use
Food ProcessorFood Processor
3
Add the ground spice mixture to the pureed vegetables.
Ingredients you will need
VegetableVegetable
4
Add 1/2-cup lime juice, soy sauce, and raw sugar. Blend all ingredients well, this is the jerk marinade.
Ingredients you will need
Lime JuiceLime Juice
Raw SugarRaw Sugar
Soy SauceSoy Sauce
MarinadeMarinade
5
Score chicken and season with salt. Spoon desired amount of jerk marinade over chicken and rub into scores. Marinate refrigerated for 2 hours to overnight.
Ingredients you will need
Dry Seasoning RubDry Seasoning Rub
Whole ChickenWhole Chicken
SaltSalt
6
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Equipment you will use
OvenOven
7
Bake for 35 minutes in 350-degree F oven.
Equipment you will use
OvenOven
8
Remove from the oven and finish on the grill.
Equipment you will use
GrillGrill
OvenOven

Recommended wine: Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Riesling

Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, and Riesling are my top picks for Caribbean. You'll want to opt for wines with a bit of sweetness when dealing with spicy Caribbean dishes. Serve these wines chilled so they're even more refreshing. The Willm Clos Gaensbroennel Gewurztraminer with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 23 dollars per bottle.
Willm Clos Gaensbroennel Gewurztraminer
Willm Clos Gaensbroennel Gewurztraminer
Pale yellow with yellow gold sparkles. Complex and intense nose, floral and spicy at the same time. It has weight as well as sweetness, but it’s the potential and age ability that is so impressive. Spice and gingerbread notes, as well as fine acidity, lend complexity to the honeyed, yellow fruits.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In3 hrs, 30 m.
Servings4
Health Score13
Magazine