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Best Jamaican Jerk Chicken
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Best Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Discover the secrets of authentic Jamaican jerk chicken with our easy-to-follow recipe. Learn the perfect blend of scotch bonnet heat and aromatic spices for a Caribbean classic that will transport your taste buds to island shores. Perfect for summer cookouts, 4th of July parties, potlucks or any time you crave bold, fiery flavors!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Marinating2 hours
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Jamaican
Keyword: Jamaican Chicken Jerk
Servings: 5
Calories: 159kcal

Ingredients

Marinade

Scotch Bonnet Sauce

  • 1 Scotch bonnet pepper
  • 1/2 cup Pineapple fresh or pineapple juice
  • 1 Onion small, diced
  • 1/4 cup Vinegar white or apple cider
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 Limes juiced
  • 1 tbsp marinade rub

10 Chicken tights

Instructions

  • Make the marinade and save two tablespoons for the sauce.
    Put chicken tights in a large bowl and pour the marinade over. Mix everything and evenly distribute the marinade. Set it aside in the fridge for 2 hours.
    Make the sauce by blending all the ingredients in a high-speed blender.
    Preheat the oven to 375 F.
    Remove the chicken from the fridge and let it rest for 30 minutes.
    Lay parchment paper on a baking sheet and spread the chicken on it.
    Bake for 1 hour ad 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 1147mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 672IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg