Category: Jamaican Recipes

INGREDIENTS:

1 tbs. Ground allspice
1 tbs. Dried thyme
1 1/2 tsp. Cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 tsp. Ground sage
3/4 tsp. Ground nutmeg
3/4 tsp. Ground cinnamon
2 tbs. Salt2 tbs. Garlic powder
1 tbs. Sugar1/4 cup Olive oil
1/4 cup Soy sauce
3/4 cup White vinegar
1/2 cup Orange juiceJuice of 1 lime
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 cup Chopped white onion
3 Green onions, finely chopped
4 Chicken breasts (6 to 8 oz)trimmed of fat

Preparation:

In a large bowl, combine the allspice, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, sage, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, garlic powder and sugar. 

With a wire whisk, slowly add the olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, orange juice, and lime juice. Add the Scotch bonnet pepper, onion, and green onions and mix well. 

Add the chicken breasts, cover and marinate for at least 1 hour, longer if possible. Preheat an outdoor grill. 

Remove the breasts from the marinade and grill for 6 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. While grilling, baste with the marinade.

As you know Jamaica is the home of Jerk Chicken and Pork. Try both of them if you are having a barbecue this summer or party.

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Ingredients:

2 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup lard
1 cup cold water
1 tsp ground turmeric or (1/2 tsp Jamaican Curry Powder and 1/2 tsp annatto for coloring)
Beef filling for patties
1/2 cup milk

Preparation:

1. Sift flour, turmeric (for coloring), salt and knead in lard.

2. Bind with water to form a firm dough and knead for 2 minutes. 

3. Roll pastry 1/8 inches thick. Cut pastry round 6 inches.

4. For extra patty crust flakiness, roll out brush with lard, fold over and roll again. Do this about 3 times.

5. Divide beef filling between patties, brush edges with water. Fold over and seal glaze with milk.

6. Bake on top shelf for about 25 mins. at 450 degrees until golden brown.

You got to try this recipe if you haven’t had a Jamaican patty. You will love it; good for a lunch snack or a light meal.

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Ingredient

1 1/2 cups dried red kidney beans, soaked overnight and drained
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
3 green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, chopped
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 1/2 cups long grain rice
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Place beans and garlic in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. 

Bring to a simmer and cook until the beans are tender, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. 

When the beans are tender, stir in the coconut milk, green onions, Scotch bonnet, and thyme, and increase the heat to a boil. 

Stir in the rice, cover the pot, and cook until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid. 

Transfer to a large serving bowl and garnish with sliced green onions.

This dish goes well with rice or rice and peas. Jamaicans love this with curry goat or chicken; vegetarians will be at home with this dis also.

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 Ingredients:

2 ounces light rum 
1/2 ounce Galliano
1/2 ounce banana liqueur 
3/4 ounce fresh lime juice

Preparation

Combine all ingredients and shake with ice. 

Strain into a tall glass of ice.

This is a more potent cocktail and best drink when having a party. May cause hang over the next day.

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Ingredients:

Chicken
Chicken seasoning
Jamaican all spice seasoning
Onions
Black pepper
Salt
Garlic powder
Flour
Oil

Preparation:

1. Season chicken with onions, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, chicken seasoning, Jamaican all spice seasoning etc.

2. Set aside and allow to pereate.

3. Heat oil in frying pan until boiling hot. Enough to cover chicken, as much as half way.

4. Prepare flour in a bowl. Shake chicken into flour then fry, making sure you shake heavy flour off before frying.

This dish go well with rice or rice and peas. You can also have it with potatoes, bread, roast or fresh vegetables.

Tagged with: Jamaican Fried Chicken Recipe, Jamaican Fried Chicken, Fried Chicken Recipe, Fried Chicken