Introducing Our New Chef Melanie!

Melanie marinating Jerk Chicken

Introducing Melanie, our new chef. Melanie makes a delicious Jerk Chicken along with rice and beans that the children enjoy. Here is a modified recipe for a family size meal. Please adjust to your family’s taste:

Jerk Chicken Recipe 

1 – 1.75 Kgs chicken, washed and cut

Jerk Seasoning: 

tsp Garlic Powder 
1 tsp Onion Powder 
1 tsp Dried Thyme 
1 tsp Dried Parsley 
1 Tbsp Sugar 
1 tsp (Kosher) Salt 
1 tsp Paprika 
1 tsp Allspice  
½ – 1 tsp Pepper 
½ tsp Nutmeg 
½ tsp Cinnamon 
Pinch of Cayenne 
¼ C Oil 
1/4 C Tbsp White Vinegar 

Method:

Stir all ingredients together into a paste and baste/rub onto the meat. Let marinate for half an hour to overnight. Broil in an oven or barbecue, turning every 5 – 10 minutes. Enjoy!