Jerk butterflied chicken

Name: Jerk butterflied chicken
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 2 chickens, cut into 4 but still on the bone; 1 tsp whole allspice berries; 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves; 1 tsp black peppercorns; 2 tbsp honey; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 3 scotch bonnet chillies (or habaneros); 5 garlic cloves; 3cm x 3cm piece ginger, peeled and sliced; 2 spring onions, white part only; 1 small brown onion, diced; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp salt; 3 limes

Instructions

Prep:4hCook:30min

Turn up the heat with this mouthwatering jerk butterflied (spatchcocked) chicken. This Jamaican staple is all about bold, fiery flavours and charred, juicy chicken. Perfect for your next BBQ or when you just want to spice things up. Here's how I make it. It can be a little messy, but that's hwo it should be.

Updated at: Mon, 25 May 2026 08:33:14 GMT