Jamaican Baste Recipe

This Jamaican Baste recipe is a flavor explosion, perfect for juicy chicken breasts or drumsticks! Our easy-to-follow recipe uses readily available ingredients to create a vibrant, zesty baste that will leave your taste buds singing. Suitable for gluten-free diets (ensure your spices are certified gluten-free). Marinate your chicken for at least an hour (or up to 24!) for maximum flavor penetration. Get ready for a taste of the Caribbean in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 109.9 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Jamaican Baste

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How to Make Jamaican Baste

  1. Heat 1 Aussie tbsp (4 tsp) of oil in a small frypan over medium heat.
  2. Add 1/2 medium onion (finely chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), and 1-2 Scotch bonnet chilies (finely chopped, adjust to your spice preference).
  3. Cook, stirring frequently, for approximately 10 minutes, or until the onion is softened and just beginning to brown.
  4. Stir in 2 Aussie tbsp (8 tsp) soy sauce, 1 Aussie tbsp (4 tsp) brown sugar, 1 Aussie tbsp (4 tsp) lime juice, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1/2 tsp ground allspice, and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon.
  5. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook for 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  6. Marinate 4 chicken breast fillets (or 8 drumsticks) in the baste for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours, covered and refrigerated.
  7. Preheat your grill, oven, or frypan to medium-high heat.
  8. Cook chicken until fully cooked through and juices run clear (approximately 15-20 minutes depending on the cooking method). Baste frequently with the remaining sauce during cooking.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh lime wedges and extra chili flakes (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

7g

Carbs

1g