Nourishing Body, Mind, & Spirit

Naturally Jerk Chikn - Island-Style Jerk Vegan Bites

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook Time: 1 Hour

Total Time: 2 Hours

Equipment Needed:

Food Processor, Knife, Skillet, Measuring Utensils

Ingredients:

Tofu

•             1 pound Extra Firm Tofu, drained, wrapped in clean dish cloth and pressed on a heavy plate for 30 minutes to remove moisture

Jerk Sauce

•             ½ medium Onion, coarsely chopped

•             1 Tablespoon Fresh or Dry Thyme

•             2 Tablespoons fresh Ginger, chopped

•             8 Garlic cloves, chopped

•             1 Tablespoon Coriander Powder

•             1 teaspoon ground Allspice

•             1 Tablespoon White Pepper

•             ½ Tablespoon ground Cardamom

•             2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar

•             2 Tablespoons Honey

•             2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce OR Coconut Aminos

•             2 Tablespoon Olive Oil

•             Juice of 2 limes

•             Zest of 1 lime

•             3 Tablespoons Maple Syrup

•             ½ teaspoon Cayenne OR 1 or more Scotch Bonnet Pepper adjust to taste

Directions:

1. Mix Jerk Sauce Mixture in food processor and blend well.

2. Dry out Extra Firm Tofu in oven on a sprayed Cookie Sheet for 1 hour (30 minutes on each side) at 350 degrees. Add dried Tofu to Jerk Sauce and coat Tofu well. Allow the Mixture to marinate for 30 minutes.

3. Pour the Tofu and Jerk Sauce into a hot skillet on Medium-High Heat, stirring constantly. Cook for 5 minutes.

4. Serve with Rice & Peas & Coconut Bread. Eat & Enjoy!