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Jerkin Chicken

Caribbean, Jamaican, Savory, Jersey City Food Trucks
Food Truck
Jersey City, NJ
3+ Years on Roaming Hunger

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Super Great For

  • On-Set Catering
  • Huge Events
  • Corporate Catering
  • Weddings

Menu

Appetizers

Meatballs

Jerked meatballs in our special seasoning

Jerk Chicken Wings

Our special recipe jerk wings dipped in our homemade Jerk BBQ Sauce

Jerkin Nuggets

Fried crispy nuggets in our special seasoning with our homemade jerk BBQ sauce dip

Jerk Tacos

Flavorful Tacos made the Jamaican way. Choice of Jerk Chicken, Jerk Shrimp or Jerk Pork. Make your mouth happy with this trio.

Main

Jerk Chicken

Juicy flamed grilled chicken marinated in traditional Jamaican jerk seasoning by the pan

Jerk Shrimp

Tender Grilled Jumbo Shrimp marinated in our traditional Jamaican jerk seasoning

Jerk Pork

Tender spicy grilled marinated pork in our traditional Jamaican jerk seasoning

Oxtails

Stewed Oxtails in our special recipe

Curry Chicken

Curried chicken stewed in our special seasoning blend

Chicken Stew

Brown stewed marinated chicken in our special seasoning blend with brown gravy

Curry Goat

Stewed Goat in our special curry sauce

Escovich Fish

Fried Fish with a special sauce made with onions, peppers and vinegar

Wraps

A tortilla wrap with your favorite jerk entree with a mix of our salad

Curried Chicken

Sides

Rice & Peas

A traditional dish, made with coconut cream and red beans

Mac & Cheese

Our version of an all time favorite

Potato Salad

Our version of an all time favorite, no eggs used

Cabbage

Sauteed cabbage with carrots, onions and peppers

Tossed Garden Salad

A blend of greens and vegetables

Sweet Plantains

Sweet Plantains, fried to perfection

Cod Fish Fritters

Cod Fish mixed in a fried sweet dough

Rice & Peas

a jamaican specialty, made with coconut milk, red beans, browning , onion and sweet peepers.

About Jerkin Chicken

Jerkin Chicken is bringing a truly authentic taste from Jamaica all the way to Jersey City, a place that could use some jerking around. In the best way, of course. That's because this family outfit has been providing their fabulous jerk chicken to the metro area for over 20 years, staying true to that island flavor with imported seasonings and spices to tantalize your tastebuds. At Jerkin Chicken, get ready to have your tastes jerked and your hunger fully satisfied in their full bodied menu built to do just that. Get a half or full jerkin chicken on a plate with homemade sides of the rice and peas, mac & cheese and even roti bread, or try out one of their other Jamaican specialties. They've got a whole lot of savory goodness on board, a food truck that's making curry goat, oxtail and even curry salmon all the more available on the streets. If you're looking for good eats, you'll find 'em here. So why wait? Find Jerkin Chicken to get your jerk on, or invite 'em to jerk up your next event. Trust us. It's well worth it. MUST TRY
  • Jerk Wings - crispy chicken wings are smothered in that spicy dry rub, cooked to perfection

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