jamaican jerk chicken
categories:  BBQ | Chicken | International |    

Prepared: 2005-02-06

this dish has some of the heat and spiciness associated with Cajun blackened fish or chicken, however the flavour of allspice gives it a unique, mouth watering character.

Ingredients:

• 1 onion finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• olive oil
• 2 tsp allspice, ground
• 1 tsp medium heat chili flakes
• 1 tsp ginger, ground
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp dry thyme leaves
• salt to taste
• 2 tbsp dark rum
• 2 chicken breast fillets

Preparation:

• fry onion and garlic in oil, add spices, salt and rum
• marinate the chicken for up to one hour
• either pan-fry, grill or barbecue until cooked through
• serve with rice or steamed vegetables