jamaicandinnerServes 4

Baked Jerk Chicken

Name: Baked Jerk Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: jamaican
Ingredients: 800g Chicken (thighs or drumsticks); 2 Scotch bonnet; 1 tsp Allspice (ground); 2 tsp Thyme (dried or fresh); 4 cloves Garlic; 1 inch piece Ginger (fresh); 4 stalks Spring onion; 2 tbsp Soy sauce (low sodium); 2 limes Lime juice; 1 tbsp Brown sugar

Oven-baked jerk chicken with authentic scotch bonnet, allspice, and thyme marinade. Lower fat than frying.

Ingredients

Chicken (thighs or drumsticks)800g
Scotch bonnet2
Allspice (ground)1 tsp
Thyme (dried or fresh)2 tsp
Garlic4 cloves
Ginger (fresh)1 inch piece
Spring onion4 stalks
Soy sauce (low sodium)2 tbsp
Lime juice2 limes
Brown sugar1 tbsp

Method

1Blend all marinade ingredients together: scotch bonnet, allspice, thyme, garlic, ginger, spring onion, soy sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar.
2Score the chicken pieces deeply and coat thoroughly with the marinade. Marinate for at least 4 hours — overnight gives best results.
3Preheat oven to 200°C (fan 180°C). Place chicken on a lined baking tray.
4Bake for 35–40 minutes, turning halfway, until cooked through and charred at the edges.

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