Jerk Chicken
Jerk Chicken is a delightful Caribbean chicken recipe that is spicy, sweet, zesty, and has the most delicious crispy skin. Marinating the chicken overnight makes it flavorful and juicy.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 8 pieces bone-in skin-on chicken drumsticks and thighs
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- ½ tablespoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 3 chopped habanero or serrano peppers
- 1 juiced lime
- ¼ cup olive oil
- chopped scallions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl add 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar, ½ tablespoon ground allspice, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 3 chopped habanero or serrano peppers, 1 juiced lime, and ¼ cup olive oil. Mix to combine.
- Add 8 pieces bone-in skin-on chicken drumsticks and thighs to a large sealable Ziplock bag.
- Pour the marinade mixture over the chicken. Seal the bag and toss to coat. Let the chicken marinate for at least 12-24 hours. I like to rotate the bag once halfway through just so the marinade is evenly distributed.
- Oil the grill's grate and cook the chicken pieces over medium-high heat until they're cooked through, about 25 minutes. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees Fahreneheit. Oven method: Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Arrange the chicken pieces in a baking dish or a foil-lined baking sheet. Roast the chicken for 35-45 minutes. For extra crispy skin, broil it for a few minutes at the end if needed.
- Serve the chicken with chopped scallions, for garnish.
Notes
- This chicken is meant to be spicy. If you want a milder version, use one jalapeno pepper instead of the suggested spicier peppers.
Nutrition
Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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