Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

The spices and peppers in this dish will transport you to a whole new taste.

CAL/SERV :

113

PREP TIME :

10 MINS

YIELDS :

10 SERVINGS

COOK TIME:

1 HOUR 20 MINS

INGREDIENTS
  • 8 pieces skinless chicken (4 breasts, 4 drumsticks)
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1½ tsp ground allspice
  • 1½ tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp chopped hot pepper
  • 1 tsp dried hot pepper
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 C onion, pureed or finely chopped
  • ¼ C vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp brown sugar

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Wash chicken and pat dry.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except chicken.
  3. Rub seasonings over chicken, and marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours or longer.
  4. Preheat oven to 350 °F. Space chicken pieces evenly on a nonstick or lightly greased baking pan.
  5. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
  6. Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 30 to 40 minutes, or until the meat can easily be pulled away from the bone with a fork.

Nutrition (per serving):

Calories 113, Total fat 3 g, Saturated fat 1 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 161 mg, Total fiber 1 g, Protein 16 g, Carbohydrates 6 g, Potassium 192 mg

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

 Courtesy of National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute