Easy Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe

Easy Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe

Try this Easy Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe for a deliciously simple version of Caribbean style roast chicken. This super tender, flavorful jerk chicken will quickly become a dinner favorite.

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 50

Servings:

Ingredients

10 chicken legs
⅓ cup olive oil
2 TB light brown sugar, packed
1 TB dried thyme
2 tsp ground allspice
2 tsp smoked paprika
¼ - ½ tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
2 ¼ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425F with rack on lower middle position.
In a bowl, combine all remaining ingredients to form a spice rub/paste mixture. Set aside.
Use paper towels to thoroughly dry chicken legs of excess moisture. Use fork to poke holes on all sides of chicken legs.
Evenly spread the rub mixture underneath the skin of chicken legs - use clean hands to really press the mixture as far underneath skin as you can, as well as on top of skin.
Place chicken on large rimmed/foil-lined baking sheet, with space in between each piece. For smaller sized chicken legs, bake about 40 minutes. For larger sized chicken legs, bake about 50 minutes or until nicely browned.
Serve immediately, with drippings from baking pan.

Equipment

Rimmed Baking Sheet

Notes

Jamaican jerk seasoning classically contains ground cinnamon. However, if you're sensitive to cinnamon, feel free to start with 1/4 tsp the first time making this dish.
This jerk chicken is delicious served alongside of this easy, super tasty Rice and Beans Recipe or you can make fluffy Jasmine Rice.
If you like this recipe, be sure to make extra dry spice rub to keep in pantry for easy future use - just add the olive oil only when you're ready to use.
This recipe is part of our Easy Chicken Dinners Collection.

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Nutrition (per serving)

Course: chicken, Main

Cuisine: Carribean, Jamaican

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose

Method: Bake, roast