Instant Pot Jerk Chicken Recipe
Instant Pot Jerk Chicken is a flavorful and easy dish where chicken is pressure-cooked in a savory and tangy jerk sauce, then grilled for a perfect sear. Serve with rice, beans, and peach salsa for a delicious meal packed with Caribbean flavors.
Equipment
- Instant pot
- Splatter screen
- Tongs
- Grill
- Basting brush
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- 6 chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 2 tbsp Pickapeppa sauce
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Jamaican jerk seasoning
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Combine ketchup, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, Pickapeppa sauce, Jamaican jerk seasoning, and salt in the Instant Pot.
- Add chicken pieces, stirring to coat.
- Close the lid and pressure cook on high for 10 minutes.
- Once done, perform a quick release and carefully open the pot.
- Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- Press the saute function and let the sauce reduce for 5-7 minutes, using a splatter screen if needed.
- Grill the chicken for about 2 minutes per side, just enough to create sear marks and a grilled flavor.
- Optionally, baste the chicken while grilling or coat it in the sauce beforehand.
- Serve with peach salsa, fried plantains, and beans and rice.
- Pour the remaining sauce on the side.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken in the sauce for a few hours before cooking.
- For a smoky flavor, try grilling the chicken on a charcoal grill.