Jamaican Jerk Chicken
- Serves
- 4-6
- Prep
- 20 min plus marinating
- Cook
- 55 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
History & Origin
Jerk cooking is rooted in Jamaica, shaped by Indigenous Taíno smoking methods and Maroon preservation and seasoning practices. Pimento wood, allspice, thyme and Scotch bonnet are defining aromas; this oven-and-grill method recreates the deeply seasoned char at home.