Spatchcock Jerk Chicken

Name: Spatchcock Jerk Chicken
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, spatchcocked; 1 small yellow onion, chopped; 8 green onions, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, peeled; 2 scotch bonnet pepper, chopped; 1 inch piece ginger, peeled and chopped; 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves; 2 tbsp allspice; 1 tsp ground nutmeg; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground pepper; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 3 tbsp brown sugar; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; roasted limes and thyme garnish

Spatchcock chicken requires the removal of the backbone to allow the chicken to lay open and flat, ensuring a more even cook and faster marinade. The succulent texture of the bird paired with the full-bodied flavour of jerk seasoning, is sure to become a staple dish on your home menu.

55 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

Servings: 1

1 whole chicken, spatchcocked

1 small yellow onion, chopped

8 green onions, chopped

3 cloves garlic, peeled

2 scotch bonnet pepper, chopped

1 inch piece ginger, peeled and chopped

2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

2 tbsp allspice

1 tsp ground nutmeg

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground pepper

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 cup soy sauce

3 tbsp brown sugar

1/3 cup vegetable oil

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

roasted limes and thyme garnish

Steps

STEP 1

Place the chicken in a baking dish and let rest while making marinade.

STEP 2

Place remaining ingredients in a food processor and combine until smooth.

STEP 3

Pour marinade over chicken, making sure it’s well covered. Cover baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour or up to 24 hours.

STEP 4

To preheat the oven, touch Convection Bake eight times until 425°F is displayed in the window.

STEP 5

Remove chicken from fridge and remove plastic wrap. Place on parchment lined enamel tray.

STEP 6

Bake for 45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°F when inserted in the thickest part of the breast.

STEP 7

Remove chicken and let rest for 10 minutes.

STEP 8

Add garnish. Serve with your favourite sides and enjoy!

STEP 9

Tip: Is the cookout in need of something more succulent? For a juicer, less crispy chicken, cook chicken on parchment lined glass tray on Combo 3 for 45 minutes.