A photo from the production of "The Kitchen" in Montclair, N.J., on July 8, 2014.
Photo: Jeffrey Neira/Watershed Visuals
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Recipe courtesy of Jeff Mauro

Jerk Chicken

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  • Level: Intermediate
  • Total: 4 hr 35 min (includes marinating time)
  • Active: 45 min
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

Mango Chutney:

Directions

  1. Combine the sugar, soy sauce, thyme, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, scallions, garlic, habanero and a pinch of salt together in a food processor and blend for a couple of minutes, scraping up any pieces that cling to the walls to make sure everything is blended evenly.
  2. Drizzle veggie oil on the chicken and work the spice rub into the chicken, making sure to put the mixture under the skin as well. Cover and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or up to overnight.
  3. Oil and preheat a grill pan over medium heat. Grill the chicken skin-side down, flipping halfway through, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Serve with the Mango Chutney and cilantro.

Mango Chutney:

  1. Mix together the raisins, sugar, ginger, garlic, mangos, jalapenos and salt to taste in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  2. Combine the mango mixture with the vinegar and turmeric in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally to prevent the chutney from sticking to the pan, until thickened and thoroughly combined, about 20 minutes.