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jerk chicken

Jerk Chicken

Savor the bold flavors of jerk chicken with this easy recipe featuring Jamaican spices and aromatic seasoning.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Caribbean
Author: baidawi

Ingredients

  • 15 drumsticks
  • 3 tbsp Grace Jerk Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 4 sprigs fine thyme
  • 2 tbsp pimento/ juniper berries or all spice powder
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Add pimento/ juniper berries to a spice grinder then grind to a fine powder.
  • Add garlic, pepper, thyme, sugar to a mortar and pestle or food processor then grind into a paste.
  • Add soy sauce and vegetable oil to paste then combine.
  • Place drumstick in a large bowl then add Grace Jerk Seasoning, all spice powder and the paste.
  • Rub drumsticks with mixture making sure all pieces are well coated.
  • All to marinate for at least two hours. It is best to leave it overnight.
  • Place chicken on a single layer into a baking tray then place in a preheated oven at 350 degrees.
  • Bake for 30 minutes then take out and flip each piece then continue to bake for another 15 minutes.
  • Serve & Enjoy!

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