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Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Jan 26, 2013 (updated Aug 21, 2025) (13 Comments)

Comfy Belly: Jamaican Jerk Chicken

I'm beginning to thinkย that the act of planning game day food is an Americanย ritual. I'll admit that I'm not terribly good at following what's going on in the world of football, basketball, or other major televised sports. But I can easily follow the food fun associated with game day.

Comfy Belly: Jamaican Jerk Chicken

I pay attention to the game day food buzz mostly to think about how I can transform or reincarnate favorite finger and party food so they're healthy (or healthier). You might think this takes the fun and flavor out of it. This recipe for Jamaican jerk chicken may change that notion.

I made this for friends last month and then made it again a few more times just to nail the recipe.ย And while Iย have made jerk chicken strips in the past, this recipe is a more authentic version of Jamaican jerk chicken, which I've always anticipated to be dark, spicy, and popping with flavor.

The sides in the photo areย creamy coleslawย using carrots, scallions, celery, and Napa cabbage,ย along with my favorite ranch dressing which appears in my forthcoming book.

You'll want to marinade the chicken pieces for at least 4 hours, or as long as 24 hours.ย Also, Iย use chicken drummettes (in the picture) which are cut from the full wing. You can probably request that the butcher cut these for you, or try cutting them yourself. Or use other chicken pieces. If you use full wings, you can break them apart after they come out of the oven (and are cooled a bit).

Comfy Belly: Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Finally here are some other game food ideas to consider...

  • Nacho Cheese Chips
  • Guacamole
  • Pigs in a Blanket
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  1. Twisted W says

    December 29, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    Looks good. Now I need the slaw recipe!

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    • Erica says

      December 31, 2015 at 5:26 am

      There are a few slaw recipes here too ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. Erica says

    February 25, 2013 at 3:17 pm

    Thanks Mollie! Yes, I'm pretty conservative about pepper due to it being a potential digestive irritant, and personal taste, but go for it - add at least a 1/4 teaspoon next time.

    Reply
  3. Mollie Frances says

    February 13, 2013 at 5:44 pm

    Hi! I linked to this recipe in my blog post, I can't wait to try them! Way better than storebought wings or bbq sauce. They look great!

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  4. Gina says

    February 06, 2013 at 11:11 pm

    This look fantastic! I haven't had jerk chicken in forever because spicy tends to bother my GI tract too much, but if I opt to not include the cayenne (though the pinch in this might still be ok). I can't wait to try these. ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Erica says

      February 06, 2013 at 11:51 pm

      Gina, if you're still easily irritated, take out or reduce the lime juice as well. the salt and spices will still give it enough flavor.

      Reply
      • Gina says

        February 25, 2013 at 1:32 pm

        I made these today and they are fantastic! The flavor is perfect and the wings were perfectly cooked. I put a pinch of cayenne and there really wasn't much heat so I could probably even add more in the future.

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  5. Comfy Belly on Facebook says

    January 30, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    Good to hear Sandra Ash!

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  6. Loretta | A Finn In The Kitchen says

    January 30, 2013 at 3:34 pm

    I love wings of all kind, especially when they've been doctored up to be healthy! Thanks for the recipe.

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  7. Sandra Ash on Facebook says

    January 30, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    This was good, I made it!

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    • Erica says

      January 30, 2013 at 11:29 pm

      Good to hear! thanks!

      Reply

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