Easy Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe

Name: Easy Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 10 serving
Ingredients: 10 chicken legs; ⅓ cup olive oil; 2 TB light brown sugar; 1 TB dried thyme; 2 tsp ground allspice; 2 tsp smoked paprika; ¼ - ½ tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp ground cloves; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 2 ¼ tsp kosher salt; ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
10
Calories
232 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Jamaican, Caribbean

Easy Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe

Iris Warren

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Try this Easy Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe for a deliciously simple version of Caribbean style roast chicken. This super tender, flavorful jerk chicken will quickly become a dinner favorite.

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Ingredients

Servings

10 chicken legs
⅓ cup olive oil
2 TB light brown sugar packed
1 TB dried thyme
2 tsp ground allspice
2 tsp smoked paprika
¼ - ½ tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
2 ¼ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425F with rack on lower middle position.
In a bowl, combine all remaining ingredients to form a spice rub/paste mixture. Set aside.
Use paper towels to thoroughly dry chicken legs of excess moisture. Use fork to poke holes on all sides of chicken legs.
Evenly spread the rub mixture underneath the skin of chicken legs - use clean hands to really press the mixture as far underneath skin as you can, as well as on top of skin.
Place chicken on large rimmed/foil-lined baking sheet, with space in between each piece. For smaller sized chicken legs, bake about 40 minutes. For larger sized chicken legs, bake about 50 minutes or until nicely browned.
Serve immediately, with drippings from baking pan.

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Notes

If you enjoyed this recipe, please come back and give it a rating ❤️
Jamaican jerk seasoning classically contains ground cinnamon. However, if you're sensitive to cinnamon, feel free to start with 1/4 tsp the first time making this dish.
This jerk chicken is delicious served alongside of this easy, super tasty Rice and Beans Recipe or you can make fluffy Jasmine Rice.
If you like this recipe, be sure to make extra dry spice rub to keep in pantry for easy future use - just add the olive oil only when you're ready to use.
This recipe is part of our Easy Chicken Dinners Collection.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 232kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 117mg (39%) Sodium 654mg (27%) Potassium 338mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 324IU (6%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 232 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1g
Calories	232kcal	12%
Carbohydrates	5g	2%
Protein	25g	50%
Fat	12g	18%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	6g	30%
Trans Fat	0.02g	1%
Cholesterol	117mg	39%
Sodium	654mg	27%
Potassium	338mg	7%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	324IU	6%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	0%
Calcium	23mg	2%
Iron	1mg	6%