Jamaican Jerk Hen | Diethood

This Jamaican jerk rooster will get the tastebuds tingling with a candy, smoky home made jerk seasoning that infuses each chew with Caribbean taste. After a fast sizzle in a scorching skillet, I serve it with a simple sauce created from juicy sautéed peaches and plums.

With all that taste, this jerk rooster takes simply half-hour to make! For extra Caribbean-style recipes, do this straightforward Jamaican curry rooster and my spicy Cuban mojo rooster.

Each time I make this Jamaican jerk rooster, I discover myself buzzing alongside to the track “Kokomo” by the Seaside Boys (Aruba, Jamaica, ooh I wanna take ya…). I swear, the flavors on this jerk rooster recipe have teleportation powers. One chew and I really feel like I’ve my toes within the sand within the heat Caribbean. This home made jerk rooster is good, fragrant, smoky, and with an excellent quantity of warmth. Go me a glass of sorrel juice and I’m there!

Why You’ll Go Loopy For This Jerk Hen Recipe

• Candy, spicy, savory. I give this rooster a scrumptious rub-down with a simple home made jerk seasoning (only a handful of pantry spices!) and serve it with sweet-savory sautéed peaches and plums. It’s the BEST combo.
• 30-minute meal. Boneless rooster breast is fast to cook dinner within the pan and the spices create a scrumptious crust on the surface whereas it sears. I exploit the leftover pan bits to make a easy however scrumptious sauce with sautéed peaches and plums. The entire dish takes half-hour!
• Nice for leftovers. Jamaican jerk rooster shops nicely and tastes nice chilly or reheated. I like dicing up the leftovers and rolling them up in delicate flatbread for a lunch wrap. 

What You’ll Want

Listed below are the notes on the components I used on this straightforward jerk recipe. Scroll to the recipe card after the put up for a printable listing with quantities.

• Hen – I exploit boneless, skinless rooster breasts, however you may make jerk rooster thighs, too. Hen on the bone additionally works, although it takes longer to cook dinner.
• Jerk Seasoning – This may be store-bought or home made (see under). Jamaican jerk spice is vital to the rooster’s taste.
• Olive Oil – Or avocado oil, for pan-frying.
• Cornstarch – I make a fast slurry with cornstarch and water to thicken the pan sauce.
• Stone Fruit – I exploit a mix of sliced ripe peaches and pink plums since they’re straightforward to seek out. Different good stone fruit choices are nectarines, apricots, and mangos. Be happy to make use of what you want, and what’s in season.
• Brown Sugar – Or granulated sugar, however I like the additional caramelization of brown sugar on this recipe. It’s also possible to use one other sweetener, like honey.

Simple Do-it-yourself Jerk Seasoning 

My home made Jamaican jerk seasoning is a mix of pantry-friendly spices like garlic powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, allspice, floor cinnamon, and nutmeg. The recipe is a bit milder than some conventional jerk blends on the market, however you possibly can simply adapt the warmth to style. For those who love a five-alarm hearth, bump up the cayenne and crushed pepper, or use a warmer chili powder, like habanero.

Learn how to Make Jamaican Jerk Hen

Observe these steps to make spicy jerk rooster topped with caramelized peaches and plums:

1. Season the rooster. Begin by rubbing the rooster throughout with jerk seasoning.
2. Cook dinner. Subsequent, sear the rooster in a skillet over medium warmth. Hold the cooked rooster lined when you set it apart to make the sauce.
3. Make the sauce. In the identical skillet, sauté sliced peaches and plums with brown sugar and a pinch of salt. Stir in a slurry of cornstarch and water and let that simmer.
4. Serve. As soon as the sauce thickens, spoon it over the jerk rooster and serve. See under for a few of my favourite serving concepts.

Grilling Technique

Cooking jerk rooster on the stovetop is quick and straightforward, however I like to make this on the grill within the summertime. To make grilled Jamaican jerk rooster, rub the rooster with seasoning as directed and observe the grilling instructions for my grilled blackened rooster.

Serving Ideas

This Jamaican jerk rooster doesn’t want a lot apart from a mattress of fluffy white rice. A glass of Riesling goes nice with the daring, spicy jerk flavors, or you possibly can wash it down with hibiscus iced tea. Typically, I’ll skip the fruit sauce and slice the rooster breasts over jerk rooster rasta pasta on weeknights.

To actually make this right into a Caribbean feast, serve jerk rooster with buttery baked lobster tails, or island hop to the Dominican Republic with an enormous bowl of sancocho dominicano. And don’t miss a slice of banana pound cake for dessert!

Steadily Requested Questions

Storing and Reheating Leftovers

Retailer. Hold any leftover jerk rooster hermetic within the fridge for 3-4 days. It’s also possible to freeze leftovers for as much as 3 months and defrost them within the fridge for reheating. 

Reheat. Heat the rooster within the oven at 350ºF below foil till it’s scorching all through.

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