Jerk refers to a style of cooking in which the main ingredient—which most often is chicken but may also be beef, pork, goat, boar, seafood, or vegetables—is coated in spices and slow-cooked over a fire or grill traditionally composed of green pimento wood positioned over burning coals; the resulting smoke is key to the ...

What is the difference between chicken and jerk chicken?

The major difference between jerk chicken and regular BBQ chicken is the seasoning, explains Delroy Dixon, founder and chef at Caribbean eatery Rhythm Kitchen, which has two locations in East London.

What does jerk chicken taste like?

What does jerk chicken taste like? Jerk chicken has a very spicy taste, packed with heat, which is smoky as well. The spice and heat come from the jerk seasoning, whereas the smoky flavor comes from the chicken being cooked over coals and green pimento wood.