How to Make Perfect Baked Jerk Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dish that will transport your taste buds to the Caribbean? Look no further than this recipe for Perfect Baked Jerk Chicken. This flavorful and aromatic dish is a staple in Jamaican cuisine and is sure to become a favorite in your home.

The key to making the perfect jerk chicken lies in the marinade. This recipe uses a combination of traditional jerk spices such as allspice, scotch bonnet peppers, thyme, and garlic to create a complex and bold f...

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Mix salt, allspice, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic, nutmeg, black pepper, ginger, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and thyme in a large bowl; add chicken pieces and toss to coat with seasoning mix. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator, 2 to 4 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pour vegetable oil into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Place chicken pieces skin-side up into the baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear and chicken is no longer pink near the bone, 1 hour 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Turn the oven on to broil, and cook until the skin crisps, 2 to 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    572 cal.

    • Total Fat: 53g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 88mg
    • Sodium: 458mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 163mg