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.
contains meat
Ingredients
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- 2 ml cinnamon (ground)
- 7 ml allspice (ground)
- 7 ml black pepper (ground)
- 15 ml hot pepper (chopped)
- 5 ml hot pepper (crushed, dried)
- 10 ml oregano (crushed)
- 10 ml thyme
- 2 ml salt
- 6 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
- 240 ml onions (puréed or finely chopped)
- 60 ml vinegar
- 44 ml brown sugar (3 tablespoons)
- 8 pieces of chicken, skinless (4 drumsticks, 4 breasts)
Steps
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Combine all ingredients except chicken in large bowl. Rub seasonings over chicken and marinate in refrigerator for 6 hours or longer.
- Preheat oven to 350 °F.
- Space chicken evenly on non-stick or lightly greased baking pan.
- 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.
Nutrition (per serving)
| Calories | 161 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 25.0 g |
| Fat | 3.0 g |
| Carbs | 7.0 g |
| Fiber | 1.0 g |
| Sodium | 178 mg |
Source
USDA MyPlate Kitchen — Public domain (U.S. government work)