Jerk Chicken

Name: Jerk Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 4 h 5 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1 yellow onion; 2 medium habanero peppers; 3 medium scallions; 6 cloves garlic; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon allspice; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs and legs; Parsley

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinating Time
3 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
Servings
6
Calories
382 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner

Jerk Chicken

Iris Hanson

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Jerk Chicken is bone-in chicken thighs and legs marinated in a savory and spicy sauce and baked in the oven.

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Ingredients

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Jerk Chicken Marinade

1 yellow onion, roughly chopped
2 medium habanero peppers, or scotch bonnet peppers, seeded and chopped
3 medium scallions, roughly chopped
6 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon allspice
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon black pepper
3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs and legs, about 8-10 pieces
Parsley, for garnish

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Instructions

To the bowl of a food processor add onion, habanero peppers, scallions, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, ginger, thyme, salt, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and pepper. Process until smooth.
Place chicken into a large ziplock back and pour the sauce over the top. Seal the bag and move the chicken around to ensure that all sides are coated.
Transfer to the refrigerator for 3 hours, up to overnight.
When ready, preheat the oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Transfer the marinated chicken to the baking sheet.
Bake 40-50 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165°F.
Set the oven to broil for the last 2-3 minutes if you prefer a good char.
Serve with rice. Garnish with limes and fresh parsley.