Jamaican marinated chicken (Jerk)
Jamaican marinated chicken (Jerk)

Jamaican marinated chicken (Jerk)

Preparation 15 to 20 minutes
Cooking time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) chili sauce
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) ketchup
  • 2 limes, grated zest and juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 5 ml (1 tsp) allspice
  • 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) cinnamon
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) brown sugar
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) dark rum
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large chicken cut into 8 pieces or 4 large chicken breasts cut in half or 4 large chicken legs cut in half

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients except the chicken. Combine well.
  2. Add the pieces of chicken and coat well.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours.
  4. Heat the barbecue grills, one to medium heat and the other to high heat.
  5. Remove the meat from the marinade and drain it slightly. Place on the first grill.
  6. Brown all sides, brushing with some marinade from time to time.
  7. Move the chicken pieces to the second grill.
  8. Cook for 25 minutes or until the meat is well done.
  9. Serve with tomato and mango salsa, a green salad and steamed rice.
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