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Caribbean · Main

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Fiery, aromatic chicken marinated in allspice, thyme and scotch bonnet.

Time
65 min
Serves
4
Skill
Medium
Heat
●●●
Diet
Non-vegetarian

Pairing at a glance

SpiritAppleton Estate 12 Year Old Rare CasksRegional CocktailMai TaiComplement SpiritMount Gay XOComplement

The pairing logic

Allspice, heat and smoke call for aged rum and sweet, fruity drinks that cool the burn.

  • fiery
  • aromatic
  • smoky
  • sweet-spice
What to pour

DRINK WITH THIS

Wine

Great matchContrast Dr. Loosen Riesling Kabinett Off-dry white · Mosel · 8.5% A little sweetness tames the scotch bonnet. See the wine →

Spirits

Perfect matchRegional Appleton Estate 12 Year Old Rare Casks Rum · 43.0% Jamaican rum for a Jamaican classic. See the spirit → Great matchComplement Mount Gay XO Rum · 43.0% Banana and spice meet allspice. See the spirit →

Cocktails

Perfect matchComplement Mai Tai Rum Lime, orgeat and rum cool the heat. See the cocktail → Great matchCleanse Classic Daiquiri Rum Lime and cane sugar refresh the palate. See the cocktail →

Rules used: Complement — Similar flavours that echo and support each other. Contrast — Opposites that balance: sweet against spicy, acid against rich. Cut — Tannin or acidity that slices through fat and richness. Echo — One shared flavour or ingredient links the plate and the glass. Cleanse — Bubbles, acidity or cold that refresh the palate between bites. Regional — What grows together goes together: same place, same table. Learn more →

The recipe

HOW TO MAKE IT

Ingredients · serves 4

Method · prep 20 min · cook 45 min

  1. 1

    Blend the marinade ingredients to a coarse paste (wear gloves for the chillies).

  2. 2

    Rub it into the chicken and marinate at least 4 hours or overnight.

  3. 3

    Cook on a grill or in a 200°C (390°F) oven for 40–45 minutes until charred and cooked through.

  4. 4

    Rest and serve with rice and peas or coleslaw.

Cook’s tip

Reduce the scotch bonnet for a gentler heat.

MORE FOR THE TABLE

Non-veg American · Main Smoky BBQ Pork Ribs 200 min · ●●● Non-veg Indian · Main Lamb Rogan Josh 110 min · ●●● Veg Indian · Main Dal Makhani 135 min · ●●●

Please enjoy responsibly. Pairings are suggestions based on classic flavour principles, not rules. Check ingredients for allergies and cook meat and poultry thoroughly.