Jerk Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

 

• ▢2 tablespoons brown sugar
• ▢1 teaspoon ground allspice
• ▢1 teaspoon salt
• ▢1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• ▢1/2 teaspoon cumin
• ▢1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• ▢1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• ▢1/2 cup chopped onion
• ▢3 green onions, sliced
• ▢1-2 jalapeños, deseeded
• ▢2 garlic cloves, chopped
• ▢2 tablespoons olive oil
• ▢3 tablespoons soy sauce
• ▢2 lb bone-in chicken breasts and/or thighs
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• ▢White rice
• ▢Black beans

Instructions

 

• In a bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, allspice, salt, black pepper, cumin, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
• In a food processor, blend onion, green onions, jalapeños (depending on desired heat), garlic, spices, olive oil, and soy sauce. Transfer marinade to a baking dish with chicken. Cover and marinate for 1-2 hours in the fridge.

To bake the chicken

• Preheat oven to 375ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Place the chicken pieces skin-side up into the baking dish.
• Bake for 40-45 minutes until fully cooked and an internal temperature reads 165ºF. Broil for the last 2 minutes before removing from the oven. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
• Serve jerk chicken with rice, beans, and plantains. Enjoy!