2 recipes that will give you taste of Jamaica

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There are few more foods as flavorful as Jamaican dishes, and stores such as Publix are prioritizing making ingredients available to help make them.

But what specific recipes should you try? Below are two such recipes of Jamaican dishes.

Visit this website for more information on them and also a festival of Jamaican flavors that Publix is hosting.

1. Jerk Wet Rub Chicken

Prep time: 35 minutes

Cook time: 15-18 minutes

Serves 1

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp granulated onion
  • 2 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tbsp granulated garlic
  • 2 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 whole Scotch bonnet peppers
  • 1 chicken leg quarter

Steps

1. Combine all ingredients (except chicken) in a food processor and blend until incorporated.

2. Rub the seasoning onto chicken.

3. Place the chicken on a 350°F preheated grill and cook for 15–18 minutes or until the chicken has an internal temperature of 165°F. Flip the chicken as needed to achieve consistent grill marks.

4. Serve hot.

2. Marinated Jerk Chicken

Prep time: 24 hours

Cook time: 12-15 minutes

Serves 1

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp granulated onion
  • 2 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tbsp granulated garlic
  • 2 tsp ground allspice
  • 2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 chicken leg quarter

Steps

1. In a small bowl, thoroughly combine all the dry ingredients. Coat the chicken lightly with oil, then rub the seasoning onto the chicken and allow it to marinate for up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.

2. After 24 hours, remove chicken from the refrigerator and place it in a 350°F preheated convection oven for 12 minutes or until 165°F.

3. Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.