Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Turn up the heat with this spicy and savory chicken dish! Packed with aromatics and spices this chicken dish is bursting with flavor! Serve with a side of rice and a fresh tossed salad.

Prep 15 minCook 45 minTotal 60 minUpdated Jul 3, 202660 minHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten FreeKeto Friendly

Turn up the heat with this spicy and savory chicken dish! Packed with aromatics and spices this chicken dish is bursting with flavor! Serve with a side of rice and a fresh tossed salad.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon ground
  • 1 tsp Allspice ground
  • 1 tsp Black pepper ground
  • 1 tsp Hot pepper chopped
  • 1 tsp Hot pepper crushed, dried
  • 2 tsp Oregano crushed
  • 2 tsp Thyme
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 6 piece(s) Garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 piece(s) Onions, puréed or finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Vinegar
  • 9 cup Brown sugar
  • 8 g Chicken, skinless (half drumsticks, half breasts)

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients except chicken in large bowl. Rub seasonings over chicken and marinate in refrigerator for 6 hours or longer.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  3. Space chicken evenly on non-stick or lightly greased baking pan.
  4. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 30 to 40 minutes or until the meat can easily be pulled away from the bone with a fork.

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Storage

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