Jerk Chicken

Name: Jerk Chicken
Prep time: 4 h 5 min
Cook time: 4 h 5 min
Total time: 4 h 5 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 10 chicken thighs and legs, bone-in, skin-on, and trimmed of excess fat and skin; 6 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces; 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed; 2 habanero peppers, stems removed; 1 1/2-inch piece ginger, peeled and sliced; 1/3 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Chicken Oven Low-Carb

Time: 4 hours 5 minutes

Yield: 10 servings

About

Native to Jamaica, Jerk Chicken is renowned for its spicy, peppery, and aromatic marinade. It’s the kind of marinade that makes everyone sit up and take notice; it’s just that delicious. The savory chicken, especially the richer and fatter legs and thighs, is the perfect delivery system for the incredible seasonings. Serve Jerk Chicken with a side of roasted potatoes, rice and beans, or a citrusy salad for a well-rounded meal.

Ingredients

10 chicken thighs and legs, bone-in, skin-on, and trimmed of excess fat and skin
6 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
2 habanero peppers, stems removed
1 1/2-inch piece ginger, peeled and sliced
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

Step 1 -Place the chicken pieces in a gallon-size resealable bag.

Step 2 -Add the green onions, garlic, habanero peppers, ginger, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, thyme leaves, black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, and nutmeg to a food processor and pulse several times to chop. It should be somewhat coarse.

Step 3 -Pour the seasoning mixture over the chicken in the bag.

Step 4 -Seal the bag while pressing out excess air, and massage to rub the marinade over the chicken.

Step 5 -Place the bag in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours and up to 24 hours.

Step 6 -Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 7 -Line an 18x13-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil, spraying the foil with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 8 -Remove the chicken from the marinade.

Step 9 -Arrange the chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them so each piece has enough room to cook.

Step 10 -Bake in the oven until cooked through, reaching 165 degrees F, about 45-50 minutes.

Step 11 -Serve!

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