Jamaican Fried Chicken & Gravy
Recipe by Racquel’s Caribbean Cuisine
Ingredients
For Chicken Marinade
- 9 piecesChicken pieces (legs, thighs, breast, wings)
- to tasteSalt
- to tasteBlack pepper
- 1 packet (40g)Caribbean Flavours Fried Chicken seasoning
- 1.9 oz (54g)Jerk seasoning
- 1 tspSmoked paprika
- 1-2 tbspGreen seasoning (blended fresh seasoning)
For Chicken Coating
- 1.5 cupsAll-purpose flour
- 1/2 tspSalt
- 1/4 tspBlack pepper
- 1/2 tspPaprika
For Gravy (Red Sauce)
- 1-2 tbspFlavored oil (from frying chicken)
- 2-3 cloves, finely choppedGarlic
- 1/4 cup, finely choppedRed onion
- 1/4 cup, finely choppedTomatoes
- 1/4 cup, finely choppedSweet peppers (red and green)
- 1/4 cup, finely choppedScallion
- 1 sprigThyme
- 1 tsp, finely choppedGinger
- 1/2 tsp, finely chopped (or to taste)Scotch bonnet pepper
- 1/2 cupKetchup
- 1 cupWater
- 1/2 tspBrowning / Soy sauce
- 1 tspSugar
- 1/2 tsp (to taste)Salt
- 1/2 tsp (to taste)All-purpose seasoning
- 1-2 tbspRemnants from fried chicken oil (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1.Season the Chicken
In a bowl, add the washed chicken pieces (legs, thighs, breast, wings). Season with salt, black pepper, Caribbean Flavours Fried Chicken seasoning, Jerk seasoning, smoked paprika, and green seasoning. Massage all the seasonings into the chicken until each piece is nicely coated. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- 2.Prepare Flour Coating
In a separate bowl, add all-purpose flour. Optionally, season the flour with a bit of salt, pepper, and paprika for extra color and flavor. Mix the flour and seasonings well.
- 3.Coat and Fry the Chicken
Coat each marinated chicken piece thoroughly in the seasoned flour, ensuring it's fully covered. Heat cooking oil in a pot over medium heat. Carefully place the flour-coated chicken pieces into the hot oil. Fry the chicken, turning occasionally, for approximately 12 minutes per batch, or until they are nice, golden brown, and thoroughly cooked through. Remove the fried chicken from the pot and place them on a wire rack to drain excess oil. Continue with the remaining chicken pieces.
- 4.Sauté Gravy Ingredients
In a separate pot, add 1-2 tablespoons of the flavored oil from frying the chicken. Add the finely chopped garlic, red onion, tomatoes, sweet peppers, scallion, thyme, ginger, and Scotch bonnet pepper. Sauté these ingredients for about 3 minutes, allowing them to sweat and release their flavors.
- 5.Simmer the Gravy
To the sautéed vegetables, add ketchup, water, browning or soy sauce (for color), and sugar (for balance). Stir everything together. Season with salt and all-purpose seasoning to taste, ensuring the flavors are balanced. Optionally, add 1-2 tablespoons of the strained remnants from the fried chicken oil to enhance flavor and thickness. Cover the pot and allow the gravy to simmer for a few minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency. You can blend the gravy for a smoother texture if preferred.
- 6.Serve
Serve the crispy Jamaican fried chicken with the flavorful gravy poured generously over the top. This dish is typically served with rice and peas, fried plantains, and a fresh salad.
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