Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Adapted from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, US Department of Health and Human Services
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size | ½ breast or 2 small drumsticks |
Calories | 199 |
Total Fat | 4 g |
Saturated Fat | 1 g |
Cholesterol | 81 mg |
Sodium | 267 mg |
Ingredients and Preparation TOP
Ingredients | Measures |
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Cinnamon, ground | ½ teaspoon |
Allspice, ground | 1½ teaspoons |
Black pepper, ground | 1½ teaspoons |
Hot pepper, chopped | 1 tablespoon |
Hot pepper, crushed, dried | 1 teaspoon |
Oregano, crushed | 2 teaspoons |
Thyme, crushed | 2 teaspoons |
Salt | ½ teaspoon |
Garlic, finely chopped | 6 cloves |
Onion, puréed or finely chopped | 1 cup |
Vinegar | ¼ cup |
Brown sugar | 3 tablespoons |
Chicken, skinless (4 breasts, 4 drumsticks) | 8 pieces |
- Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine all ingredients except chicken in large bowl. Rub seasoning over
chicken.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for 6 or more hours.
- Evenly space chicken on nonstick or lightly greased baking pan.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake 40 minutes. Remove foil and continue
baking for an additional 30-40 minutes or until the meat can be easily
pulled away from the bone with a fork. The drumsticks may require less
cooking time than the breasts.