Jerk Chicken is so fricking overrated it’s insane.

Also not a fan of the jerk chicken.

More for everyone else, I guess.

Sounds like you just don’t like it. I do, but that doesn’t mean everyone should.

What a jerk

There are several solid places in NOLA that serve what I'd consider good jerk chicken. Allspice just may not be for you.

Jamaicans cook the shite of the meat until it’s past dead. Part of the culture where some have minimal refrigeration. That’s why the curried goat, rice and peas, and fish head soup with festival are much better options sometimes.

Forgot the oxtails!

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Jamaicans cook the shite of the meat until it’s past dead.

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I think black owned/operated restaurants in general overcook their meat and fish

I have had very good jerk chicken though

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Jerk Chicken is so fricking overrated it’s insane.

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Insane take

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I keep getting told “Oh you just haven’t had the right stuff!”

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You haven't

Buy some legs and thighs and rub this marinade all over the meat and under the skin. Smoke for a few hours or just grill if you don't want to take the time, It's great. Make a side of coconut rice, Caribbean black beans, and some Caribbean corn or roasted corn. Maybe try some baked plantain if you don't want to fry.