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Jerk Chicken
Jerk cooking probably evolved from a way of smoking and preserving meat used by the Arawak Indians,
who settled in Jamaica from South America over 2,500 years ago. Today, Jerk huts selling the spicy,
aromatic dish can be found all over the Caribbean.
2 scotch bonnet or jalapeño
chilli peppers, chopped
2 tbsp thyme
1 tbsp ground allspice
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp honey
2 tsp salt
2 tsp ground black pepper
1 lime, juiced
45ml olive oil
4 chicken breasts, cubed, or 1
chicken, cut into pieces
1. Place all the ingredients apart from the chicken
in a blender and process until smooth. Pour the
marinade over the chicken and allow to marinate
for at least an hour.
2. Either grill the marinated chicken on a barbecue
until cooked through, or bake in the oven at 200°C
for 25 to 30 minutes, turning halfway through
the cooking time. Serve immediately with rice and
beans.
