The #NBAXmas Cookbook offers an interactive and festive experience where NBA Fans can try recipes from all 30 teams’ home markets.

Each team was challenged to showcase a recipe that best represents their region’s most iconic culinary food. This recipe ranges from a favorite snack, dish or dessert that is unique to the team and fanbase.

Find the origin of each recipe and everything you need to create it yourself below.

Jerk Chicken With Mango Salsa

Barclays Center Executive Chef, Livio Velardo, worked closely with the Brooklyn Nets team nutritionist to create a flavorful, low calorie, post-game meal item for the players. Chef Livio developed the recipe with our Caribbean/West Indian cooks and team members to hone this menu item. It is inspired by the rich Caribbean/West Indian community that is a vital part of Brooklyn’s fabric. This recipe was a true team collaboration and a great point of pride for the entire culinary team involved.

Ingredients:

Directions:

JERK CHICKEN:

1. Clean and dry the chicken
2. Puree ginger root, onion and soy in a blender
3. Weigh out all dry and wet ingredients
4. Season chicken with powdered ginger, cinnamon, onion and garlic powder, allspice and mix well
5. Add in Worcestershire sauce and toss
6. Add in wet jerk seasoning, garlic and puree. Mix well
7. Place wings on a baking sheet and place in a 350 F oven for approximately 20 minutes
8. Check for doneness and bake longer if necessary- internal temperature should be 165 F

MANGO CHUTNEY:

1. Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl
2. Mix thoroughly
3. Let salsa sit for 1-2 hours for best taste
4. Garnish with fresh cilantro to taste