Spicy grilled jerk chicken from Jamaica

Name: Spicy grilled jerk chicken from Jamaica
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 portions
Ingredients: 4 pcs chicken thighs; 2 pcs red chilli pepper; 4 cloves garlic; 30 g ginger; 1 pc onion; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 15 g brown sugar; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 teaspoon ground caraway; salt

Eduard LáskaSpicyJamaican Cuisine x se líbilo

Jerk chicken is one of the most famous ways to cook chicken over fire. A spicy paste of chilli, ginger, garlic and thyme coats the meaty thighs and forms a dark, fragrant crust as it grills. The meat stays juicy while the flavor turns sharp, smoky and gently sweet. In Jamaica, where it originates, it is served with rice and peas or fried plantains. A marinade made a day ahead deepens the taste even more.

Příprava: 20min

Vaření: 40min

CELKOVÝ ČAS: 1h

Step by step process

Preparing the marinade

1
Start the jerk chicken by making the marinade. Put the chilli peppers, garlic, ginger, onion, soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, brown sugar, smoked paprika, thyme and ground cumin in a blender. Blend into a smooth, spicy paste.
2
Pierce the chicken thighs all over with a fork so the marinade sinks deeper into the meat. Pour the marinade over and coat the thighs on all sides. Cover the bowl and marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.

Grilling the chicken

3
Heat a grill or griddle pan over medium-high heat and brush lightly with oil. A steady, strong heat is essential for a crisp, well-charred surface. Take the marinated thighs out of the fridge 15 minutes ahead and let the excess marinade drip off.
4
Grill the thighs for 15 to 20 minutes per side until they turn golden-brown and reach an internal temperature of 75 °C. Serve hot with rice, fufu or fresh vegetables.