Chicken on the grill

High Value Jerk Chicken: Marinade & Dry Rub

Two ways to bring real Caribbean heat home: a blended wet marinade, or a quick dry rub.

Why it's High Value

Whole spices, fresh aromatics, coconut aminos and raw honey replace the sugar- and preservative-heavy bottled versions, and one batch covers a family-size cook.

Equipment
Blender, grill or oven

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Ingredients

Wet marinade (for 4–5 lbs bone-in chicken)

Dry rub (for 4–5 lbs chicken)

Instructions

Wet marinade

  1. Blend Blend all ingredients until completely smooth.
  2. Coat Rub thoroughly over the chicken.
  3. Marinate Refrigerate at least 4 hours.
  4. Cook Grill or roast until fully cooked.

Dry rub

  1. Mix Combine all dry spices in a small bowl.
  2. Coat Rub the chicken lightly with oil, then coat evenly with the spice blend.
  3. Rest Refrigerate at least 4 hours.
  4. Cook Grill or roast until fully cooked.

High value notes

Chef's note: Serve with HV Cilantro Lime Rice and HV Homemade Tortillas for a full High Value spread.

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