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Jamaican Jerk Chicken

A spicy, flavorful Caribbean dish featuring a unique blend of spices.
Recipe by Healthy Food, Healthy Soul
Shot of two baked chicken drumsticks marinated in jerk seasoning with a side of black beans in the background. Plate is garnished with lime wedges.
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Cost per servingPer serving$1.20
Makes6 servings
Total timeTotal7 hours 15 minutes
Prep 5 minutes Cook 1 hour 10 minutes
Prep 5 minutes Cook 1 hour 10 minutes
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Ingredients

Makes 6 servings. Check items off as you go.
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground allspice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon red chili pepper chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 teaspoons thyme
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup onion pureed or finely chopped
  • ¼ cup distilled vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 8 pieces chicken skinless (2 split breasts, 4 drumsticks)
  • Nonstick vegetable cooking spray

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients except chicken and vegetable spray in a large bowl. Add chicken and coat with spice mixture until well seasoned.
  2. Cover bowl and and chill in refrigerator for 6 hours (or overnight).
  3. Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly coat baking pan with vegetable cooking spray.
  4. Place chicken on baking pan and cover with aluminum foil.
  5. Place baking pan in oven and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 30-40 minutes, or until meat can be easily pulled away from the bone with a fork. Serve.

Nutrition per serving

1 serving is 0.5 breast or 2 small drumsticks
  • Sodium628mg
  • Calories221
  • Carbohydrates11g
  • Fat3g
  • Protein36g
Serving: 0.5 breast or 2 small drumsticksCalories: 221calCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 36gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 628mgSugar: 5g
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Cost per serving is an estimate based on average Michigan grocery prices and may vary.
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