Real jerk gets its character from pimento — allspice — and scotch bonnet, balanced by thyme, scallion and a handful of other aromatics. The chicken sits in that marinade so the seasoning reaches the bone, then roasts until the skin tightens and the edges catch. That is where the depth comes from, and it is why jerk chicken tastes nothing like plain roast chicken with hot sauce.
We serve it as a plate with rice and peas and a side, which turns it into a full lunch or dinner. If you are searching for the best jerk chicken near you in Edmonton, this is the plate to start with — and if you want the same seasoning in a shareable format, try our jerk wings.
How Hot Is Jerk Chicken, Really?
Jerk should have real heat, but heat with flavour behind it. Ours lands in the medium-to-hot range: enough scotch bonnet to make itself known, balanced so you can still taste the pimento and thyme underneath. Tell us when you order if you would prefer it dialled back or pushed further.
How the Jerk Chicken Plate Is Served
What Comes With It
- Oven-roasted jerk chicken
- Rice and peas, or coconut rice on request
- A side to round out the plate
- Extra jerk or pepper sauce on request
Ways to Get It
- Dine in at 10534 111 Street NW, Edmonton
- Takeout for a quick lunch or dinner
- Delivery across central Edmonton
- Catering for offices, parties and events
Serving Edmonton from 10534 111 Street NW — Oliver, Westmount and Strathcona and the rest of central Edmonton.
