foodie_mette on Instagram: "🇯🇲Jamaican jerk chicken with rice’n’peas, festivals and mango salad. I’ve taken my time perfecting this one, and so happy with how it turned out - it’s packed with flavor and tastes incredible. Traditionally, jerk chicken is cooked over a grill, but If you don’t have access to a grill like me, this recipe will still get you all the flavor and that authentic jerk result.🔥🔥 Ingredients: Jerk chicken * 3–4 lbs/1.5-2 kg chicken, I used a mix of thighs and drums * scallions, green part * 1 medium onion * garlic cloves * 1-2 Scotch bonnet peppers (or habanero) * fresh thyme leaves * whole allspice berries * fresh ginger, grated * whole cloves * freshly grated nutmeg * ground cinnamon * black peppercorns * 2 tsp salt * 2 tbsp brown sugar * 2 tbsp soy sauce * Juice of 1 lime * 2 tbsp neutral oil * 1 tbsp browning sauce * 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar Instructions: 1. Lightly toast the black peppercorns, allspice berries, and cloves in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant. 2. Grate the nutmeg and grind the toasted spices in a mortar until finely crushed. 3. Add all jerk paste ingredients, including the ground spices, into a food processor. Blend until smooth, adding a little oil if needed. 4. Wash and pat the chicken completely dry, then add the jerk paste and mix well to fully coat. Rub the marinade under the skin as well for deeper flavor. 5. Marinate for 24 hours for maximum flavor, or 4–6 hours minimum. Oven method: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F / 180°C (fan) 2. Place marinated chicken on a rack set over a baking tray. 3. Bake at 350°F / 180°C for about 55–60 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking. 4. In the last 5-10 minutes of the total cook time, switch to broil/grill mode to finish. Let the chicken develop deep charred, caramelized edges. Watch closely to prevent burning. Rest for 5–10 minutes before serving - If you have access to an outdoor grill, definitely grill instead of oven for the most authentic flavor. Ran out of space in the caption to recipes for rice, festivals, jerk bbq and mango salad will be in the comments ❤#jamaicanfood #summermeals #dinnerinspo"