![]() I was so happy to have the chance to learn how to make this iconic Jamaican dish while I was in Jamaica. The sauce had such a great kick to it, as Chef Morris had added a bit more Scotch Bonnet pepper than he usually does. Everyone agreed that the chicken was absolute perfection. They were just in time to sample Chef Morris’ wonderful dish, too. Just as I was tasting the chicken, my husband and friends arrived. When I exclaimed that this was one of those dishes, I think that made his day. In it, I pondered about how many different dishes there are in the world that I’d never tasted before, but would love. ![]() I told Chef Morris about a post I once wrote. When I tasted the Jamaican jerk chicken, my tastebuds were dancing (I believe I was too)! The combination of ingredients and the spicy flavors were beyond what I was expecting. Once the chicken was ready and the jerk sauce had simmered for a while, Chef Morris chopped the chicken into smaller pieces and spooned the sauce over the top. How to Serve Authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken The aroma from the jerk sauce was making me salivate! Alternately, it can be simmered longer to thicken it (30 minutes to an hour). He explained that more liquid can be added to make it thinner. Next, Chef Morris put some of the blended jerk seasoning into a pot, added Red Stripe Beer, pineapple juice and ketchup to make the sauce. I was so excited to be learning this new recipe, but especially in the beautiful outdoor kitchen! It is also the base for the actual authentic jerk sauce which is served over the chicken. This jerk seasoning (which ends up like a paste) is rubbed all over the chicken as a marinade before it is cooked on an outdoor grill over allspice wood. While it was cooking, he showed me how the authentic jerk sauce is made.Īll the ingredients which are blended to make the jerk base were arranged on the table in front of the cooktop. He then put the prepared chicken on the barbecue grill. It was necessary as the chicken needs to have the jerk sauce rubbed on and left for a few hours before grilling. ![]() Authentic Jerk Chicken Recipeīy Chef Dwight Morris makes enough base and sauce for 6Ĭhef Morris had already prepared half a chicken the night before. Scroll after the recipe for more on the Sunset at the Palms all inclusive resort in Jamaica. SUBSCRIBE to my emails (free) if you don’t want to miss my future posts and recipes. I will include helpful tips and things that we did, which you might want to add to your itinerary. So I’ve decided to add another one for first time travelers to Jamaica. I have so much I want to tell you, but my post would be much longer than it already is. It was our first trip to the Caribbean, and we were awed by Jamaica’s beauty. BevMo! and the Jamaican Tourist Board gave us the trip of a lifetime! It just so happened to be our 25th anniversary this year, too, so it was perfect timing! Just take a look at our beach this tells you more than I ever could in words.įor those of you who don’t believe that anyone wins those sweepstakes giving away dream trips, I will tell you that if it’s an honest and reliable company, they absolutely do. You may recall that I actually won the trip from BevMo! Yes, airfare and accommodations at the Sunset at the Palms all-inclusive resort (food, drinks, and activities)! It was surreal. This is where my husband and I recently had the pleasure of staying for a week. Chef Dwight Morris, Executive Chef at Sunset at the Palms Resort, NegrilĬhef Dwight Morris is the executive chef at the phenomenal Sunset at the Palms Resort in Negril, Jamaica. He was kind enough to share his exceptional authentic jerk chicken recipe with me, and I couldn’t be more grateful!Īs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I am not an authority on Jamaican cuisine, but last month I met someone who was. Thanks to Chef Dwight Morris for sharing his family recipe so that we can be transported to Jamaica with our tastebuds! This authentic Jamaican jerk chicken recipe is the recipe you’ve been looking for.
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