Jerk Chicken

Jerk Chicken Bowl is easy to make, full of flavour, and ready to eat in under 35 minutes. Our Hogtown Spice Company Jerk Seasoning transforms simple chicken into a mesmerizing, family favourite that is succulent, incredibly juicy, and full of vibrant depth. We’ve meticulously balanced the traditional heat with the warm, earthy notes of allspice and thyme.

Author: Hogtown Spice Company | Prep time: 15 Minutes | Cook time: 20 Minutes | Total time:  35 Minutes |

Yield: 4 to 6

Ingredients

Chicken Prep

  • 2 lb. Chicken thighs or breast (boneless, skinless)

  • 2 tbsp Hogtown Jerk seasoning

  • 2 tbsp Neutral oil (for pan)

Jamaican Style Rice

  • 4 cups chicken stock (low sodium) or, if you prefer, 4 cups cold water

  • 4 tbsp butter

  • 2 cups long-grain Rice

  • 4 sprigs of fresh thyme or 1/2 tbsp thyme

  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger

  • 2 cloves of garlic

  • 1 whole fresh scotch bonnet pepper (optional)

  • 1 can of kidney beans, rinsed

  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: - In a bowl, coat the chicken thighs or breasts with Hogtown Jerk seasoning, ensuring they are evenly covered. Let it marinate for at least 10 to 20 minutes.

  2. Cook the Chicken: - In a large pan, heat the neutral oil over medium-high heat. - Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.

  3. Make the Jamaican-Style rice: - In a medium pot, add water or chicken broth. Then add the aromatics: thyme, ginger, garlic, scotch bonnet, and butter. Remember to rinse your rice to remove excess starch. Add the strained rice to the hot broth. Let the rice simmer on medium heat for 20 minutes. Stir the rice and add the kidney beans. Once the rice has absorbed the liquid in the pot, add a lid and turn the heat off. After resting for 10 minutes, fluff the rice with a fork. Remove scotch bonnet, thyme, bay leaf, and garlic.

Notes

Serve: - To serve, scoop a generous portion of the Jamaican-style Rice into bowls, top with sliced jerk chicken.