Jerk chicken
Ingredients
- 1Kilograms (kg)Chicken
- 2Psc.Green onion
- 1Psc.White Onion
- 8ClovesGarlic
- 1Psc.Ginger
- 1Psc.lemon
- 1Psc.Orange
- 1CupJalapeño
- 1Tablespoons (tbsp)Spicy sauce
- 1Tablespoons (tbsp)Apple vinegar
- 0.25Tablespoons (tbsp)Soy sauce
- 1Teaspoons (tsp)Cinnamon
- 1Teaspoons (tsp)Chinese Cubeb
- 1CupBrown sugar
- 1To TasteBlack pepper
- 1PinchThyme
- 2CupOlive oil
- 1PinchSalt
Steps
- 1
Start by preparing the marinade: finely chop green onions, a white onion, half a head of garlic, a piece of ginger, and a hot green pepper (if available). If not, it can be omitted.
- 2
Start by preparing the marinade: finely chop green onions, a white onion, half a head of garlic, a piece of ginger, and a hot green pepper (if available). If not, it can be omitted.
- 3
Add one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar (or regular vinegar), spices such as salt, pepper, thyme, and a pinch of paprika.
- 4
Add half a teaspoon of cinnamon, half a teaspoon of nutmeg, a drizzle of olive oil, and the juice of one orange to bring the ingredients together.
- 5
Mix all the ingredients well to form the marinade.
- 6
Cut the whole chicken into halves lengthwise, then coat the chicken with half of the marinade. Let it marinate in the fridge overnight.
- 7
Keep the remaining marinade in the fridge for later use.
- 8
The next day, place the chicken in a baking tray and roast in the oven for about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Start by setting the oven to the highest temperature, then reduce it to 180°C (350°F).
- 9
After the chicken is roasted, cover it with aluminum foil and leave it for another 30 minutes to tenderize.
- 10
Meanwhile, take the remaining marinade, add a piece of butter, and simmer it on low heat until it thickens.
- 11
Add the juices released from the chicken during roasting to the sauce and stir well, then remove from heat.
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