Perfect Baked Jerk Chicken

This baked jerk chicken is not too sweet, not too spicy. I was on the hunt for a perfect jerk seasoning and ended up making my own blend. Hope you like it!

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 25 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:

3 hrs 40 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried minced garlic
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
¼ cup vegetable oil

Directions

Mix salt, allspice, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic, nutmeg, black pepper, ginger, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and thyme in a large bowl; add chicken pieces and toss to coat with seasoning mix. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator, 2 to 4 hours.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pour vegetable oil into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Place chicken pieces skin-side up into the baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear and chicken is no longer pink near the bone, 1 hour 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Turn the oven on to broil, and cook until the skin crisps, 2 to 5 minutes.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of jerk seasoning. The actual amount of jerk seasoning consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

572	Calories
53g	Fat
2g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 572
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 53g	67%
Saturated Fat 14g	68%
Cholesterol 88mg	29%
Sodium 458mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 22g	44%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 23mg	2%
Iron 2mg	10%
Potassium 163mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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