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The jerk sauce that is traditionally slathered on the meats before roasting consists of allspice (the signature flavor of jerk), onions, garlic, Scotch bonnet peppers (jerk’s famous source of HEAT), soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and thyme. It also refers refers to the method of poking holes into the meat so that the flavors can more fully be absorbed. This method of cooking became known as “jerk” which is thought to come from the Spanish term charqui, which refers to dried meat and is also where the English word for “jerky” comes from. This group later became known as the Jamaican Maroons and their unique spicy sauce has since become widely known and popular throughout the world. They intermingled with the Tainos, learned their cooking methods, contributed their own, and came up with a spicy, flavorful sauce that they used to season their meats which they slow-cooked over wood fires. They were forced to adapt to their new surroundings and made use of the natural, indigenous food sources around them, including Scotch bonnet peppers and a variety of spices.

Some historians believe it began with African slaves who escaped the British capture of the island in 1655 and found refuge in the wild mountainous regions where the local Tainos lived. The rich history behind this cooking method is fascinating. We could have a lot of fun with that one! But in the cooking context it is anything but an insult – rather it’s an exquisitely delicious cooking method and ingredient pairing that originated in Jamaica. Spicy, sweet, smoky, tangy, earthy, zesty, bright, bold…it’s a dynamic interplay of flavors that is unlike anything you’ve tasted before. If you’ve never tried jerk chicken you’re in for a real treat. Sweet, spicy and deliciously complex, it’s a flavor experience your taste buds are sure to remember!

Get ready to be transported to the Caribbean island of Jamaica as you take your first bite of this deliciously bold and dynamic, finger-licking chicken! This Jerk Chicken recipe is easy to make and captures the authentic flavors of Jamaica.