Deep, earthy flavors in this winning mid-week jerk chicken recipe. I love this spicy mix on drumsticks, but you can use any chicken cut you want: wings will be a treat, although they may require less time in the oven; and if you are on a calorie-restricted diet, this spice-mix will be great on skinless chicken breasts. If you are cooking for the kids, adjust the amount of red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper accordingly.

Serves 4

Delicious and Easy Weeknight Jerk Chicken

Name: Delicious and Easy Weeknight Jerk Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Paleo
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp onion powder; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp ground allspice; ¼ tsp ground nutmeg; 2 tsp red pepper flakes; Sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Pinch ground cinnamon; Pinch cayenne pepper; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 8 free-range chicken pieces (we use Butcher Box meat); 2-3 salad onions, sliced to garnish

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

You'll love the deep, earthy flavors in this winning mid-week jerk chicken recipe. A little bit of heat, a little bit of savory - what's not to love?! Pair it with some rice (or cauli-rice) and fresh pineapple for a delicious Caribbean meal!

Ingredients

1 Tbsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp ground allspice
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
2 tsp red pepper flakes
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Pinch ground cinnamon
Pinch cayenne pepper
2 Tbsp olive oil
8 free-range chicken pieces (we use Butcher Box meat)
2-3 salad onions, sliced to garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Combine all the spices, including the salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Scatter the spice mix over the chicken pieces, using clean hands to massage the flavors into the meat.
Spread the chicken out in a large roasting tray, skin-side up and drizzle the olive oil over the chicken. Place in the oven for 30-35 minutes, until the juices of the chicken run clear when pierced.
Garnish jerk chicken with sliced salad onions and serve with your favorite salad.

Notes

Important: Be mindful when working with raw chicken. Use dedicated chopping boards and wash your hands and all utensils very well afterward. The chicken should be done after 30-35 minutes in the oven at 350°F, but a good way to check is to pierce a piece and watch the juices that run – they should be clear. If you are still in doubt, simply cut into a piece closest to the bone and have a quick peek – there should be no pink.

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