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
Delicious and Easy Weeknight Jerk Chicken
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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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 362Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4.6gSodium: 0.7mgCarbohydrates: 4.7gFiber: 0.9gSugar: 1.8gProtein: 40g
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One Reply to “Delicious and Easy Weeknight Jerk Chicken”
Sounds yummy. Can’t wait to try it