Name: Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 185 min
Ingredients: 1 bunch green onions, (some of the green part included, chopped (about ¾ cup)); 2 medium garlic cloves, (chopped); 1 medium jalapeño chile, (chopped (seeds and ribs removed for less heat, if desired)); 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar; 1½ teaspoons ground allspice; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons water; Eight medium chicken drumsticks, (skinned and trimmed of excess fat)

If you’re a fan of jerk sauce, you’ll enjoy this easy Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Jamaican Jerk Chicken recipe from RecipeGirl.com

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Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Fans of jerk sauce will enjoy this easy recipe made with drumsticks and baked in the oven.

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 50 mins

Marinating Time: 2 hrs

Total Time: 3 hrs 5 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Caribbean

Keyword: chicken drumsticks, jamaican juerk

Servings: servings (2 drumsticks per serving)

Calories: 327kcal

Author: RecipeGirl.com (adapted from Martha Stewart's Everyday Food)

Ingredients

MARINADE

1 bunch green onions, some of the green part included, chopped (about ¾ cup)
2 medium garlic cloves, chopped
1 medium jalapeño chile, chopped (seeds and ribs removed for less heat, if desired)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
1½ teaspoons ground allspice
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
2 tablespoons water

CHICKEN

Eight medium chicken drumsticks, skinned and trimmed of excess fat

Instructions

Make the marinade: In a blender, combine green onions, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, oil, sugar, allspice, thyme, cinnamon, salt, and water; blend until smooth. Set aside ¼ cup for drizzling after baking.
Place chicken in a large zip baggie. Pour remaining marinade over chicken and roll it around in the bag to coat. Zip it closed and refrigerate, turning once or twice, at least 2 hours, or up to overnight.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Place the drumsticks in a 9x13 inch pan and pour marinade on top. Bake until chicken is cooked through, 50 to 60 minutes.
Heat the reserved marinade and drizzle on top of baked chicken for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 327kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 139mg, Sodium: 743mg, Potassium: 394mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 185IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 40mg, Iron: 2mg