Jerk Fried Chicken

25 ingredients
14 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 small frying chicken
  • Jerk Marinade, recipe follows
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Buttermilk, for coating
  • Flour, for coating
  • Canola oil, for frying
  • 1/4 cup ground allspice
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons rubbed sage
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 1/2 cup garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 3/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 3 limes, zested and juices
  • 3 Scotch bonnet peppers, stemmed
  • 3 Spanish onions, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 bunches fresh scallion, chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Quarter the chicken.
  2. 2
    Place in plastic or glass container and cover with the Jerk Marinade, making sure all chicken pieces are coated.
  3. 3
    Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours.
  4. 4
    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  5. 5
    Place the marinated chicken on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.
  6. 6
    Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to cool enough to handle.
  7. 7
    Season the warm chicken with salt & black pepper, then coat in buttermilk.
  8. 8
    Dip the chicken in flour and fry in 425-degree F oil until a deep golden brown, turning frequently during the frying process.
  9. 9
    Cook's Note: Chicken should marinate at least 12 hours, but 24 is optimal for full Jerk flavor.
  10. 10
    Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
  11. 11
    Store in a plastic or glass container placed in a cooler until needed.
  12. 12
    Cook's Note: This marinade works equally well with pork and almost any type of seafood.
  13. 13
    Yield: approximately 1/2 gallon
  14. 14
    Preparation Time: 10 minutes

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