Jerk Chicken
User Reviews
5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Marinating Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
382 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Jerk Chicken
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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
Jerk Chicken Marinade
- 1 yellow onion roughly chopped
- 2 medium habanero pepper or scotch bonnet peppers, seeded and chopped
- 3 medium scallion 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 thyme dried
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 pounds chicken thighs about 8-10 pieces, bone-in, and legs
- parsley for garnish
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.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
382kcal
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 382kcal | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
6 reviews
Excellent
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