Description
Spicy Caribbean jerk chicken brings fiery island flavors to your dinner table, igniting taste buds with bold Jamaican seasonings. Marinated in aromatic spices and grilled to perfection, this dish promises a delicious culinary adventure you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 10 chicken legs
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2.25 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons ground allspice
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 heaping tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 to 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Liquids and Sweeteners:
- 0.33 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
Instructions
- Thoroughly pat chicken legs dry with paper towels, creating small punctures using a fork to enhance seasoning absorption.
- Craft a vibrant jerk spice mixture in a mixing bowl, combining aromatic Caribbean-inspired ingredients.
- Massage the bold spice paste meticulously over and beneath the chicken skin, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Prepare a foil-lined baking tray, positioning chicken legs with slight separation to promote uniform heat circulation.
- Roast in a preheated oven at 425F (220C) for approximately 40-50 minutes, monitoring until the exterior turns a rich golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165F.
- Allow chicken to rest briefly after removing from oven, then transfer to serving platter.
- Drizzle accumulated pan juices over the chicken, enhancing moisture and intensifying the robust jerk flavor profile.
Notes
- Pat chicken legs completely dry to help crispy skin develop during roasting.
- Use fresh Jamaican jerk spices for authentic, bold flavor profile that truly pops.
- Pierce chicken skin with fork to allow marinade to penetrate deeper and create more intense seasoning.
- Consider using boneless chicken thighs for quicker cooking if preferred, adjusting total roasting time by 10-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 217 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 168 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg