Finally getting my jerk chicken dialed in after watching this. I previously made the whole thing from scratch, then used straight Walkerswood; neither were what I remembered. I wound up making the marinade with Walkerswood, one scotch bonnet, soy sauce for umami, green onion, dry thyme (forgot to get fresh at the store), 3 cloves garlic, ginger, orange juice for sweetness, and key lime juice for some acidity I thought was missing in Walkerswood. Marinated 8 thighs overnight, smoked on a charcoal kamado with apple wood and a handful of soaked bay leaves + allspice berries at 350F, finished with a glaze of Walkerswood + key lime juice. I think it could be improved by backing off the scotch bonnet a bit to not overpower the allspice and thyme flavors and slashing the chicken more aggressively up front but I'm happy with how it came out and a little surprised the chicken didn't just disintegrate in a citrus marinade overnight. Thanks for your video.

@yaadieskitchen990

Жыл бұрын

That's not jerk chicken don't be fooled

haha, winning contest with jar jerk sauce - I can't bring myself to use anything in a jar premade - especially with the very high sodium levels - fresh natural all the way......but you do you

This has to be the greatest channel on you tube....love it!

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

3 жыл бұрын

Well that is the best comment ever. Thank you

@moa3008

2 жыл бұрын

@@KetoLifestyleRecipes I have a 13 inch Blackstone griddle; and a Corsori air fryer; would; I get good results from these two cookwares from your jerk recipe?

This looks delicious. I Can't wait to try it!

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, let me know how it works out!

Totally agree with your finding of using Walkerswood and augmenting just to get a fresh pop of some of the ingredients. I stumbled across it years ago when it was only in Caribbean specialty stores. And I mix whole allspice berries and hickory chips for smoke. Almost as good as Scotchies!

I tried this recipe today and have to say is the best jerk chicken I’ve had. Thank you from Australia

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Australia! cheers

Nice video, nice setup. I'm going to try this out.

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Ralph! I decided to just film naturally with the changing light and nature sounds.

This was extremely knowledgeable thank you!

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Erik!

bump on the "thanks for walkerswood" . I agree on the lower temp/smoke. I cook on a pellet grill, and have found that mesquite seems to pair well with Jerk chicken. Good info thank you.

We finally got a grill and I have the chicken marinading in the fridge right now! I made your recipe before in the oven which was still delicious but cant wait to try it on the new grill :)

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the new grill. Don’t forget the smoke. You know I have to make jerk chicken now. Let us know how it works out.

Thanks !!! been looking for a good recipe !! cant wait to make this!!! YAH MON!!!

@cromdaleblvd4677

Жыл бұрын

made the recipe today!! it was the bomb!!!!!

Thanks for your video! Very creative to add fresh ingredients to store bought Walkerswood to enhance the flavors, and the finishing sauce is great idea too! I don’t have a smoker or bbq grill though, i just have an oven.

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks The oven or air fryer will work out fine too.

Nice,getting ready to try it.

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

4 жыл бұрын

Please share your results and tell us what you think of the jerk.., Thanks

Been using walkerswood for years , love it !

Making is now going to grill tomorrow. Thank you my friend.✌️

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Please let us know how it goes

@rickbachman993

3 жыл бұрын

Keto Lifestyle It took me long enough to reply LOL. It turned out fantastic!! I made it on my Weber kettle, indirect heat, two apple wood chunks. I made your finishing sauce. My only regret is not making more. It went fast. Actually making it right now. Thanks so much.✌️👍

Looks great !! I’m on to this one :))

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, don't for get the smoke!

Great video, nothing wrong with using a jar seasoning. You added your fresh ingredients, adding great aromatics. I’ve had some great jerk chicken made this way

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and it got the job done for $2000 first place

@9929kingfish

Жыл бұрын

@@KetoLifestyleRecipes three years

Already had my jerk down, I added some of the ingredients you used & it sent it over the top. I smoke at 275. Nothing but compliments !!

Recipe is very simple. TY

I need to find out what competition is because I see a easy $2000

Another good Jamaican Jerk seasoning that's comparable to Walkerswood is made by Carib! Definitely try it out sometime

Made it today bro, haven't tasted yet but I just noticed you had a grate across your tray. I didn't but it'll still be good I bet. Thank you so much for the recipe

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for trying it, what did you think? The raised rack makes it crispy on both sides. Your welcome, lots more just like that to come.

@Scottyboyhvacdude

4 жыл бұрын

@@KetoLifestyleRecipes we loved it! Definitely gonna be a staple for my smoker, thanks again!

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Next up jerk pork... same recipe but with a two day marinade. I butterfly a boneless butt and spin it over charcoal and applewood smoke. Boom out of the park.

That’s what’s up man thanks for sharing!

This is my go to recipe. I add a little bit of lime juice, allspice, and sukrin gold brown sugar substitute to marinade. I also put all ingredients in a processor to make more of a paste to rub over the chicken.

Nice video, looks good, I’ve tried Walkerswood before and it’s good, however I enjoy making my own Jerk Marinade from scratch, I found a good recipe in a Caribbean cook book over 20+ years ago and I’ve been making it ever since.

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, My recipe is for lazy cooks. I have jerk pork butt on the smoker right now for company. Id love to see your scratch recipe if you would share.

@9929kingfish

Жыл бұрын

Please share.

Jamaican man here. You're lucky I wasn't there. Easy $2,000 for me. I make my jerk sauce from scratch.

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

Жыл бұрын

it wasn't a jerk chicken contest! We competed in the chicken category. First place three years in a row.

Thanks for the tip on the Walkerswood! Loving it! Hey, just my .02... I grill mine directly on a bed of knob or green onions (wet), a few bunches. They get really blackened of course, but it's just a killer way to grill chix. Thanks again!

Just found you. Really like your style/presentation. Subscribed.

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Sorry for the late reply.

Wow, looks good

I highly recommend that you try the Jamaican Jerk Marinade from Reggae Spice Company. No sugar so Keto friendly. Hot and spicy is very hot and Sweet and sassy has no heat. Your family will love the flavors.

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I'll hunt it down and give it a go.

I would've thought you would have to use your own recipes for a marinade to win a jerk chicken contest

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

Жыл бұрын

It wasn't a jerk chicken contest. We were competing in the chicken category. This recipe worked three years in a row first place. Blew the judges away.

Well done.

New Subscriber. Keep the videos coming

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Lots to come

I subscribed, also island spice rub is pretty close too

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for subscribing, it’s very much appreciated! I’m going to try and find Island Spice.

Hi, thanks for the video. So you’re not placing directly on the grill? Is that a tray? I look forward to trying this. Also, you mentioned indirect heat. So the tray is placed over the off side or it’s indirect because it’s on the tray? Thanks

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

3 жыл бұрын

I use a foil tray with a raised rack for easy clean-up. when I cook indirect. I have the outside burners turned on with no heat directly below the tray. the tray helps deflect the heat too. Thanks

Grace jerk seasoning is great too

Thanks dad... Just made the best jerk chicken i ever made... How did i not find this video before... So simple and so damn tasty...

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Here is my personal authentic Jerk recipe if you are interested? kzread.info/dash/bejne/rJVksLpxea2rkbg.html Dad

Sam the Cooking Guy's Jerk recipe turned out pretty tasty.

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

3 жыл бұрын

Try my jerk chicken it’s really good.

Used walkerswood to make jerk shrimp tacos with grilled pineapple and a fresh corn salsa topped with some guacamole. Best tacos I ever had. Walkerswood is legit.

This was indirect, any thoughts on more traditional direct over charcoal? Maybe indirect for 3/4 then finish direct heat?

That’s a cute little fog machine you got there...

Great recipe. Gave me the idea to buy an Ikea table, then painted the legs in 4 different colours and entered a furniture design competition. Got disqualified.😂

Can you smoke jerk with oak wood? Great recipe will be defo fireing up the drum for this one!

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

4 жыл бұрын

Oak is really good on the jerk chicken too, just make sure you have a clean burn. Let me know how it works out. Thanks

@MinniNatty

3 жыл бұрын

No, Authentic Jerk smoky flavor comes from pimento wood. if you use a different wood its tastes good but it will not be jerk chicken

@miamiwax5504

2 жыл бұрын

@@MinniNatty Pimento can be tough to find and expensive if you do get it. Any type of wood smoke is better than gas or oven. If you want a more neutral smoke just use charcoal and cook low and slow.

@MinniNatty

2 жыл бұрын

@@miamiwax5504 Yes, it hard to find. My Mum usually gets hers from amazon, it’s expensive.

Lol where is this contest for real

Am i hearing incorrectly or do you have an Irish accent? Sounds cool either way.😂❤ delicious looking grub

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

6 ай бұрын

Thank you. No, that's a Canadian accent.

Walkerswood is the best.. but, wonderchuck and bushman brown's are also fantastic

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve never heard of wonderchuck. I’ll hunt it down. Thanks

@ratherbecamping5564

4 жыл бұрын

@@KetoLifestyleRecipes it is hard to find these days, probably online but it's well worth it. It's a thinner sauce so let marinade abit longer but its excellent.. sometimes I'll add a bit of walkerswood just to make it abit thicker.

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

4 жыл бұрын

@@ratherbecamping5564 Thanks, I just found Wonder Chuck Jerk here: wonderchuck.com/products/

Yes sir you found the secrets how to make jerk chicken abroad

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Nothing like Jerk out of Montego Bay, Jamaica though.

@rohansimpson9605

4 жыл бұрын

@@KetoLifestyleRecipes lol no man Portland is where you get the best jerk on the island

@Scottyboyhvacdude

4 жыл бұрын

@@rohansimpson9605 Portland? Where?

I will have to try this recipe out! I have my chicken marinating right now and didn't see this until it was too late. It's getting ready for the grill and my pimentos and bay leaves are soaking. Should I also add some applewood chips? What is the best way to create some smoke with a gas grill... Perhaps using some tin foil in some way?? The last time I was at an Asian grocery store, I picked up a jar of Jamaican Pimento seasoning made by Carib. I am not really sure how to use this or what it is for. Aside from having some awesome Jerk Chicken in Jamaica, I haven't ever prepared it or found a restaurant that does. I prepared a rub from scratch and a sauce/marinade after finding what I thought was close to being authentic and what I ate in Jamaica. The marinade tastes so wonderful by itself.. can't wait to try it out on a piece of the chicken. I need to purchase some more Jamaican whole pimentos as I used all of them. Is jerk chicken usually served with a dipping sauce? Thank you for sharing your information and congratulations on the win. I'll be trying your recipe next. Perhaps I'll have the seasoning by then!

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

For quick smoke on a gas grill, wrap some wood chips in foil and place on the burner. wood pellets also give great smoke. As for a jerk finishing sauce, I sometimes use Walkerswood with a squirt of fresh lime. thanks

Wow without ever watching your video i have almost the same recipe as this lol. Only difference really is that i added some cinnamon and nutmeg for the dry seasoning part along with black pepper..and i squeeze an entire lime onto it first

@Nevil_Samnauth

2 жыл бұрын

I also mix the jerk seasoning with some sweet and spicy bbq and throw some on every so often when it's almost done

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

I use the lime and salt at the very end for that zing...

@Nevil_Samnauth

2 жыл бұрын

@@KetoLifestyleRecipes i gotta do that now too!

my only question.. is the skin done ? as in crispy? I have no doubt your seasonings are spot on!! And if your winning competitions !! Just tell me this.. How is the texture of the skin. Subscribed !

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely the skin is crispy as you want. This method is super moist too.

Grace

S.J.B. Montréal Jerk was the best ready to use Jerk on the market for me ( need few other spice tho ) but Steven Raichlen recipe in Barbecue Sauces and Marinade book still my favorite if made one count ! Walker wood hot in paste is pretty good too and it was not expensive but i still like my home made habanero hot sauce bether to spice it more then i adjust with few other spice . Realy taste if someone never try it before he should put that on his to do list !

Grace is a good one

Homemade jerk paste is the way to go…

I'm a Jamaican and if you want to make good jerk chicken, you must make your own jerk sauce from scratch

@rudebwoy1974

Жыл бұрын

Tell him brethren. You can't be jerk chicken champ using Walkers Wood Jerk sauce. A joke thing this 😆

@9929kingfish

Жыл бұрын

Nah. Not true.

@eatonlynch3502

Жыл бұрын

I was born in the 60s bro

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

Жыл бұрын

It wasn't a jerk chicken contest! We cooked in the chicken category. Modified Walkerswood is perfect for people that have never tasted jerk. First place three years in a row. $2000 isn't a joke. Most competitors turned in BBQ sauced chicken so Jerk was a hit. I'm simply showing how we won and how you can cook it at home with ease. I shared mine, you share your recipe and method.

@madtrain556

Жыл бұрын

You literally came on the man video to tell him what to do, this is why people always find fault wit us Jamaicans, real dunce head. Let the man do what he's been doing..You.could of give him a simple compliment🤡.

See Jerkman's Grill Top Ten Jerk Seasoning in the Supermarket. Your competitors are now going to be using Walkers Wood.Do'nt Worry! Jerkman's Grill is coming out with a Seasoning that is going to knock Walkers Wood Socks off the gridd & redeem your $2,000.00 & Bragging Rights.

Jerk chicken 🐔 is soooooo good 🤤

What’s the name of this competition?

You just need to cut it up Jamaican style🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💯💯💯

vid gets too busy at the end but still great!!!!!

Walker s wood seasoning is the original jerkseasoing from day I born in the same neighborhood they make I born 72 and than been number 1forever

I also tried making my own jerk seasoning and none was as good as walkerwood. 😓

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

Жыл бұрын

We used the Walkerswood Jerk in competition with great success but I also have a very good homemade version which is now my go to.

Which 1st prize that ?

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

6 ай бұрын

Jerk Chicken $2000 1st.place, three years in a row.

I like how you add white vinegar -- very over looked ingredient IMO. I also like your finishing touches with the salt and look forward to trying it. However, it can't be habanero or scotch bonnet. It has to be scotch bonnet. My jerk is scotch bonnet-centric, and if it is missing, it just does not hit right at all. But hey, that's just my opinion.

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

Жыл бұрын

I agree Bonnie peppers all the way but sometimes habaneros in a pinch when you can find them.

Can I come over 🇯🇲🌺🇯🇲🌺

Tell that carib guy stay Trinidad walkers wood greatest

Making your own marinade is not rocket science. I make my own as well as enhance Walkerswood.

That looks like rotisserie

Not so much. One jarred sauce, two no dry rub, no palm sugar, please let us know where this contest is being held so we can make an extra 2k

Those are quarters, man-not “legs”

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

Жыл бұрын

Here in North America, they are labeled legs in the grocery store. The leg consists of the thigh and drum.

So you don’t make your own jerk ???

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

3 жыл бұрын

As I explained in the video, we used Walkerswood Jerk. It is the best commercial jerk out there. It paid off as we won $2000 1st place three years in a row. Most people don’t want to hunt down ingredients especially in a pandemic. I smoke with applewood. I tried for years to get pimento, can’t do it.

@Alldaylongfishing

3 жыл бұрын

@@KetoLifestyleRecipes where was this competition because of it was a real jerk competition they would disqualify you for using store bought

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

3 жыл бұрын

@@Alldaylongfishing Not a jerk competition It was in the chicken category and you can use what ever you want to win. You would be surprised at all the trickery in BBQ competition. enhancing Injections, meat glue etc.. Hey $2000 first place three years in a row worked for us. I'm just sharing how we did it with jacked up Walkerswood jerk.

@yeahsowhat643

3 жыл бұрын

You don’t need pimento wood, just add some whole all spice with the wood. Just a little tip..

Your chicken wings link is kaput 😢

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Adriana, Thanks for the heads up on the chicken wing link at the end of jerk chicken. It worked for me though. I’ll look into it a little more. Strange? My 1st place parrot sticks wing recipe won trophies and money in competition if you want to give it a go? Parrot Sticks kzread.info/dash/bejne/d3efzsOsqpzefJM.html Thanks Steve

Wth…. Caucasians jerk chicken No way

DONT SHARE YOUR SECRET

Welll tha look to simple to say tha is jerk chicken, nooo take it personal ok, reason I said wat I said is bc I watch lot of videosss, on ur recipe where is the flavor sweet n hot ? Look dry to me !

Nice video, and I absolutely love Walkerswood, but sorry, if you're not using Pimento wood, you can't really call it authentic jerk. It's expensive, but well worth it. Just my .02. Been using both over 15 years. Never competed, but there's never any leftovers. Congrats on your winnings.

How do you enter a Jerk Chicken competition while using a store bought marinade 😂😂😂😂😂

@rudebwoy1974

Жыл бұрын

Right. Joke thing.

No additve

Walkerswood tastes like burnt tires to us. Sorry. I am not a fan. I am currently ordering Grace brand which is hard to get hold of.

Gas grill ????? Lord Jesus wtf 😩😩😩😩

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

3 жыл бұрын

I have all kinds of smokers but the majority only have access to a gas grill or oven. I talked about smoking options and got some good smoke on it. It got the job done.

As a Jamaican I think it would be ok to use that seasoning if you were at home . But to win a competition for jerk using a store bought walkers is very unauthentic and you did not deserve to win . A real jerk man makes his own damn jerk seasoning. I’m not going to be subscribing 🤬👎

@KetoLifestyleRecipes

Жыл бұрын

It wasn't a jerk chicken competition! I introduced simple rotisserie jerk to the judges. I was simply sharing how we won first place chicken 3 years in a row. A simple recipe that it could be reproduced consistently at home. Judges disagree with you as we received 5 100% scores. I'm pretty sure I could kick your ass in a competition.

This is NOT jerk chicken. Don't offend real jerk chefs with this fakery, roasted pale pasty chicken. Didn't even bbq it! It was basically roasted. And you used a jarred paste pmsl

The channel is called "Keto Lifestyle". The jerk seasoning contains sugar. That does not compute. Read the ingredients on the bottle and make your seasoning. All seasonings are listed in the order of amount. Experiment and you'll find the mixture you like. Make it without sugar or use a healthy sugar substitute. 😎

THAT'S NOT REAL JERK CHICKEN MY BOY FOH!

Probably should not say, doin butts😂