Description
Make flavorful Jamaican Jerk Chicken in your oven. This recipe uses a traditional marinade for deep island spice and heat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks recommended)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground allspice
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 scotch bonnet peppers, minced (remove seeds for less heat)
- 1 inch ginger, grated
Instructions
- Combine soy sauce, oil, lime juice, brown sugar, allspice, thyme, pepper, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves in a bowl. Mix well.
- Add scallions, onion, garlic, scotch bonnet peppers, and ginger to the marinade. Stir to combine the jerk paste.
- Place chicken pieces in a large resealable bag or non-reactive dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Refrigerate and marinate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight for the best flavor.
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Arrange the marinated chicken pieces on the wire rack. Discard any remaining marinade.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius) and the skin is slightly charred.
- For crispier skin, switch the oven to broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For grilling, cook over medium indirect heat for 40-50 minutes, turning occasionally.
- If you cannot find scotch bonnet peppers, use habanero peppers as a substitute.
- Serve this chicken with traditional Jamaican Rice and Peas for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 130