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Packed with spices! Jerk Chicken

4.5

(10 reviews)

Time

approx. ½ day

Here’s a recipe for Jamaica’s classic jerk chicken! “Jerk” refers to seasoning and cooking with spices, and spiced chicken prepared this way is called jerk chicken. This version uses spices that are easy to find at most supermarkets. Once you have the ingredients, it’s simple to make—just marinate the chicken in the spices and bake it. Its hot, spicy flavor is sure to whet your appetite.

  • Calories

    453kcal

  • Carbs

    11.4g

  • Fat

    27.1g

  • Protein

    37.2g

  • Net Carbs

    10.7g

  • Sodium

    943.2mg

* per serving

* Nutritional values are based on the Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan and may differ from U.S. food composition data.

* Sodium is estimated from the recipe's salt content (1 g salt ≈ 393 mg sodium).

Ingredients [ 4 servings ]

  • boneless chicken thigh1
  • boneless chicken breast1
  • chicken drumette4 (240 g)
  • ketchupto taste

☆ Marinade spices

  • onion½
  • lime1
  • grated garlic2 teaspoons
  • grated ginger2 teaspoons
  • allspice2 tablespoons
  • chili pepper1 tablespoon
  • cumin powder1 teaspoon
  • nutmeg½ teaspoon
  • salt1 teaspoon
  • coarsely ground black pepper1 teaspoon
  • olive oil2 tablespoons
Cooking notes

Please Note

Ingredients may vary by product and region. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please review all ingredient labels carefully before cooking. Consult your doctor or a registered dietitian if you have any health concerns.

Instructions

1

Cut the lime in half. Squeeze the juice from one half, and cut the remaining half into 4 wedges.

2

Trim the sinew from the chicken thighs. Butterfly the thickest parts of the chicken breast to open them up.

3

Grate the onion into a storage bag. Add the remaining marinade ingredients and massage to combine. Add the chicken from step 2 and the drumettes, then massage well. Marinate in the refrigerator for half a day (12 hours).

Note:

If you are sensitive to heat, reduce the chili pepper to ½ tablespoon.

4

Arrange the chicken from step 3 on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 30 minutes.

Note:

If you insert a skewer and the juices run clear, it’s done. Serve with ketchup if you like.