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Jamaican Inspired Saucy Jerk Chicken

When you are craving for some Jerk Chicken and want an easy way to replicate your favorite joint!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Jamaican Inspired
Keyword Baked, chicken, Jamaican, Jerk Chicken, spicy
Prep Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4 people
Author Farah

Ingredients

  • 8 pieces Chicken legs (thigh and drums) bone in, skin on
  • 5 bunches Scallions
  • 3 Scotch bonnet peppers
  • 8 Garlic cloves
  • 1 Onion quartered
  • 2 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Vinegar
  • 1 Juice of lemon
  • 8 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 8 tbsp Jamaican Jerk Chicken Spice Grace Brand
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  • Blend into a paste: thyme, onion, garlic, scotch bonnet peppers, scallions and a bit of water
  • Transfer into a bowl and add: soya sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, Jerk spice mix, salt, oil.
  • Combine chicken, paste, spice mixture and rub the mix well into the chicken, preferably with gloves or just wash your hands well. Don't touch your face.
  • Marinate for 4 hours, or refrigerate overnight in a covered bowl.
  • Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 425 for 50 mins, flipping once halfway through. During the last 5min broil on top. 
  • Enjoy!