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Jerk Chicken

Jerk Chicken is bone-in chicken thighs and legs marinated in a savory and spicy sauce and baked in the oven.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Marinating Time3 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Keyword: Jerk Chicken
Servings: 6
Calories: 382kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com

Ingredients

Jerk Chicken Marinade

  • 1 yellow onion, roughly chopped
  • 2 medium habanero peppers, or scotch bonnet peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 3 medium scallions, roughly chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs and legs, about 8-10 pieces
  • parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  • To the bowl of a food processor add onion, habanero peppers, scallions, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, ginger, thyme, salt, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and pepper. Process until smooth.
  • Place chicken into a large ziplock back and pour the sauce over the top. Seal the bag and move the chicken around to ensure that all sides are coated.
  • Transfer to the refrigerator for 3 hours, up to overnight.
  • When ready, preheat the oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Transfer the marinated chicken to the baking sheet.
  • Bake 40-50 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165°F.
  • Set the oven to broil for the last 2-3 minutes if you prefer a good char.
  • Serve with rice. Garnish with limes and fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 382kcal