CARIBBEAN CUISINE

JERK CHICKEN - Serves 6-8

From Jerk Barbecue from Jamaica' by Helen Willinsky

Ingredients

2 chickens, approximately (1 1/2 kg) 3 1/2 lbs each
(360 ml) 12 fl oz Jerk Marina de, as above

1. Rub the chicken with the jerk marinade; marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.

2. For the authentic flavour, build a fire in the grill with a combination of coals and pimento (allspice) wood.

3. Place the chicken pieces on the grill over the white-hot coals, skin side down. This will grease the grill and prevent the chicken from sticking. Baste frequently and turn the chicken every 10 minutes or so.

4. Over a slow fire, which is preferred, the chicken will cook in approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Over a hotter grill, the chicken will take 30 to 40 minutes. The chicken is done when the flesh feels firm and the juices run clear when the meat if pricked with a fork.