This is an amazing chicken preparation and one of my favourites.The most known version of this is the baked one.
In this post, I have cooked on stovetop to make it easier for people who for some reason or the other have no access to an oven. The secret of this recipe, is the spice blend known as “The Jamaican Jerk Seasoning.
I must confess that determining portions would not be ideal.I had to feed four adults. 4 large thighs on the bone and 4 drumsticks were quite okay.But,let me warn you .You have to cook more than required because the after taste compels you to have some more.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs and legs on the bone -8
- Jamaican Jerk Seasoning -2 tbsps
- Salt – 1/2 tsp
- Thick yogurt – 4 tsp.
(The spice blend has salt in it )
Take the chicken pieces in a dish and rub the seasoning,yogurt and salt and keep aside for a minimum of an hour.The more the merrier.
To make the gravy
Ingredients
- Onion paste -4 tbsps
- Garlic paste -1 tbsp
- Ginger paste -1/2 tbsp
- Red pepper and coriander leaves for garnish.
- Olive oil or sunflower oil – 2 tbsps.
- Jamaican Jerk Seasoning -1 tbsp
- Water -200 ml.
Procedure
- Take a wide non stick pan with a lid.Turn the heat on and add the oil.
- When the oil gets hot, take out the chicken pieces, shaking out the excess marinade and sear them on both the sides till brown on high heat.
- Keep the seared pieces aside and in the same oil add onion paste,garlic paste and ginger paste.Fry this on medium heat till oil seperates.
- Now,add seasoning, salt and the pour the remaining marinade to the pan.
- Stir to bring everything together.Add water and arrange the chicken pieces on the pan, making sure that each piece touches the bottom of the pan.
- Cover and cook for 10 mins.Remove the lid ,flip the pieces one by one letting the other side touch the bottom of the pan.
- Cover and cook for another 5 mins.Check whether done or not.If not,continue cooking for 5 to 10 mins.
- When the chicken is cooked, add red pepper and coriander leaves.
- Let it rest for a while.Serve hot with naan, roti, kulcha or fried rice.
If you could not get a jar of this seasoning,you can make your own.This stays good in the fridge for a month.All you have to do is to combine all the following ingredients.Mix well and store it in air- tight jar.
- Onion powder -1 tbsp
- Garlic powder -1 tbsp
- Ginger powder -1/2 tbsp
- Dried parsley -1 tsp
- Ground thyme -1 tsp
- Cinnamon powder -1/4 tsp
- Cumin powder -1/4 tsp
- Allspice powder -1 tsp
- Nutmeg powder -1/4 tsp
- White pepper powder-1 tsp
- Cayenne pepper -1/2 tsp
- Smoked paprika -1 tsp
- Hot peper flakes -1/2 tsp
- Dried chives -2 tsps
- Salt -2 tsps
- Sugar -2 tsps.
I don’t think I’ve ever had lesser than two pieces, even if I have to skip the next mealπ
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Loved the recipe , excellent choice of spices…π π
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Thank you Payel.This is really yummy.
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OMG Anuradha di. Eta to akebare fatafati. Bhishon shundor dish. Try korbo….I hope I get the Jamaican jerk seasoning here π
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I am sure you will.Aami Birmingham theke niye eshechilam.Baniye dekho.Khub bhalo laagbey.E khon shob jaygay paoa jay.
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Nischoi try korbo π
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Tomar bhalo legechey jenei aami khushi.
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Looks so good!
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Thank you so much.It tastes good too.
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Lip-smacking! π
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Thank you.
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Such a great recipe, especially being able to cook it on the stove. Thanks you for sharing. And I love the spice mix.
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Thank you so much for your kind words.
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This recipe has so much flavour. I buy chicken roti from a Jamaican take out as often as I can. It is a bit of a drive otherwise I would be there every week. I am so-o-o looking forward to making your delicious chicken creation!!!! Bon AppΓ©tit!!!
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Thanks .Please let me know how it turned out.This is so flavoursome, I barely need to cook anything else with it .A bowl of fresh salad and any flatbread goes very well with this.
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Mmmm this looks amazing!! π
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Thank you so much Linda.
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Sounds delicious! Awww your so close to reaching 100 followers!!! I don’t have as big as a blog as you but I would love if you could check out my blog anyway, let me know what you think and I would really appreciate a return follow too! tysm x
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Anuradha you brought some good memories in me. I used to have Jamaican coligues and eat jerk chicken with them. Your recipe sounds the same flavour!! Thanks for this share.
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You are welcome Sumith.This recipe is so tasty that we cannot forget if we have it even once.
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I love any chicken dish and, this one sounds super-tasty! I think the JJ seasoning is available online. I’m going to check that out right now…thanks so much for the recipe…bookmarking it and will prepare it definitely during the Durga Pujo… π
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Yeah…its available online but stocks are always limited .Baniye bolo kemon laaglo.Thanks for liking this dish.
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Lovely site, and yummy recipes. I am following your blog and would like to know if you may be interested to be a Guest poster with us, and share some of your awesome recipes on our blog?
Have a look at:
https://cookandenjoyrecipes.wordpress.com/2016/09/09/update-fellow-bloggers-sharing-is-caring-recipe-exchange/ and leave me a note in the comments of this post, with a link to your recipe, if youβre interested. That will be just fantastic. Hope to hear from you soon π
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Looks ymmy!
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Thanks Khadija.
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Lovelyπ
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Thanks.
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Just an update to let you know that you received the pingback and post released today – Link: https://cookandenjoyrecipes.wordpress.com/2016/11/22/jamaican-jerk-chicken/
Hope you will also participate in the upcoming new monthly Share and Inspire Others! event starting on Dec 1st. Hope to see you there.
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Thank you so much for sharing my recipe with my fellow blogggers . Yes,I would love to participate i the upcoming event. What would I have to do for that? I think I gave you THE BAKED DOI link.
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Go to the tab Sharing is Caring and che k out the first post Share and Inspire Others! for full details or check the lnk for that post: https://cookandenjoyrecipes.wordpress.com/2016/11/19/welcome-to-the-new-monthly-sharing-is-caring-recipe-exchange/. The first monthly exchange will kick off on Dec 1. Let me know if you require more info.
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Thank you so much Helen.
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love the ingredients!
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Thank you so much Shelley.
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You’re welcome!
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