Nerpy's Cast Iron Oven Roasted Jerk Chicken — Classic Jamaican Recipe

This recipe features Nerpy's Jerk Seasoning, bringing authentic Caribbean flavor to your kitchen. A whole chicken split and pan-seared in a cast-iron skillet with Nerpy's Authentic Jamaican Jerk Seasoning and a flaxseed oil vinaigrette, then transferred to the oven for a perfectly golden, juicy roast with no artificial additives, pure Caribbean flavor. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients and the bold seasoning Nerpy's is known for, this dish is sure to become a household favourite.

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, split from the back
• Nerpy's Authentic Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
• Oaks / Tyloaks Canadian Flaxseed Oil (for vinaigrette)
• Oaks Coconut Oil
• Rice, potatoes, or preferred side dishes (for serving)

Instructions

1. Split the whole chicken from the back (butterfly/spatchcock).
2. Season generously with Nerpy's Jerk Seasoning.
3. Prepare a vinaigrette using Oaks Flaxseed Oil; coat the chicken.
4. Heat a cast-iron pan with coconut oil over medium-high heat.
5. Place chicken breast-side down in the pan.
6. Cook for approximately 10 minutes until slightly browned.
7. Flip chicken and fry skin-side down for about 10 minutes.
8. Transfer cast-iron pan to oven and bake until golden brown and cooked through.
9. Serve with rice, potatoes, or your preferred side dishes.

Watch the Recipe Video

Recipe credit: All credit to Howard Mellad and the Chefs at Tyloaks Distribution and Oaks Kitchen for putting this production together. Music: Dragon Fire Dub by Foshan Roots.

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