Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe
Free range chicken marinated in lime juice, jerk seasoning and agave syrup. Grilled to perfection and then added to a pan of sauteed onions, chili, ginger and garlic. The chicken is simmered over medium heat until tender. Serve with a side of red beans and rice.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
marinating time 2 hours hrs
- 1 whole free range chicken- cut into pieces
- 1 tbsp agave syrup
- 1/2 cup avocado oil
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp jerk seasoning blend
- 1 red onion-cut in half and sliced
- 1 jalepeno- sliced
- 2 inch piece of ginger-peeled and sliced
- 2 cloves garlic- chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro-chopped
- 2 cups water
- salt/pepper for taste
- avocado oil for drizzling
Turn on your grill.
Add avocado oil, lime juice, agave syrup and 1 tbsp of jerk seasoning to a small bowl mix well. Place chicken pieces in a large bowl and pour the marinade over the chicken. Let the chicken marinate for 20 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
Place the chciken on the grill and brown both sides over medium flame. About 3-4 minutes on each side. When chicken is brown and crsipy, place on a plate and set aside until ready to use.
In a medium pan over medium heat, drizzle the bottom with avocado oil. When oil is hot add onions, ginger, garlic, and the remaining jerk seasoning. Saute until soft. Add in chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, then pour water over top. Cover the pan with a lid and let the mixture simmer over medium/low heat for 30 minutes.
When chicken is done simmering, serve with a side of brown rice. Garnish with sauteed onions, sauce and chopped cilantro. Enjoy!