Laden takes over the jerk pan - Colin Hamilton

'Laden the jerk chicken man' may soon be the new nickname for the STAR of the month, who demonstrated his jerking skills recently at the Big Ship studio in Havendale, St Andrew.

The aroma of well-seasoned chicken greetedthe STAR team as they arrived at the studio, where a well-used area was set outside the studio to jerk chicken.

Having already seasoned the chicken and put it on the grill, Laden was patiently waiting for the chicken to cook as he told THE STAR what he had already accomplished for the day. "Well you know mi season the chicken, use some natural seasonings like onions, scallion, make it soak, then put it on the fire, but not too much fire," he said.

Having been taught recently how to jerk chicken, Laden wanted to show THE STAR a different kind of cuisine, departing from the usual steam fish that other artistes have done. Not having the time to cook on a regular basis, the few skills Laden learnt in the kitchen, he learnt from his mother growing up. He said, "I'm not a big chef but I can do my ting."

Under the watchful eye of the STAR team, Laden turned the chicken, layered it with a special sauce and spiced it up by putting Red Stripe beer on it saying, "Mi neva see anybody do dis in THE STAR yet, chicken and bread a real Jamaican meal." Other than a few mishaps, Laden showcased his talent as the Big Ship family looked on, teasing Laden by shouting out "jerkie!"

When the chicken was finished, Laden sliced the bread and served it with the chicken for persons at the studio, as most approved, licking their fingers as Laden said, See mi can cook, this is the best chicken ever."

Would Laden 'Really Like You'?

The STAR of the month is calling all females to attempt to win a nice evening out with him. The girl must be between the ages of 18 and 23 and MUST submit a picture and a contact number. To enter, all you have to do is write in no more than 100 words why Laden would really like you.

Email your response and picture to:

ladendate@gmail.com.

Entries accepted today until Wednesday, March 11.

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