Oven Baked Jerk Chicken Recipe
This oven jerk chicken is flavored with classic island-inspired flair with a warm spice blend and a touch of sweetness.
Servings: 4
Calories: 416kcal
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs about 2 ½ pounds
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup chopped sweet onion
- 3 cloves garlic , chopped
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon jerk seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
GARNISHES
- lime slices
- sliced scallions
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the brown sugar, onion, garlic, soy sauce, jerk seasoning, lime juice, vinegar, olive oil and kosher salt and process until smooth and blended.
- Pat the chicken dry and place it in a large bowl or zip-top bag. Coat the chicken thoroughly with the marinade, working it under the skin where possible, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy clean up..
- Arrange the chicken pieces skin-side up, allowing excess marinade to drip off while keeping a good coating.
- Roast for 45 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the skin is browned and slightly crisp.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve with lime slices and garnish with sliced scallions.
Nutrition
Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 942mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 708IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg