Jerk Chicken Recipe

Name: Jerk Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons allspice, ground; 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground; 1 onion, large, cut into eighths (about 1/2 pound); 4 scallions, cut into fourths; 1 Scotch bonnet chile, seeded; 1/2 teaspoon dark rum; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste; 8 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons allspice, ground
1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
1 onion, large, cut into eighths (about 1/2 pound)
4 scallions, cut into fourths
1 Scotch bonnet chile, seeded
1/2 teaspoon dark rum
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
8 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless

1
Preheat the oven to 375u00b0F.
2
Combine the allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, onion, scallions, chile, rum, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Process until the mixture forms a thick salsa-like mixture.
3
Rub the mixture on each chicken breast and place the chicken in a zipper-lock plastic bag. Squeeze out the air and seal the bag. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
4
Spray the rack of a roasting pan with non-stick spray and place in the pan.
5
Arrange the chicken on the rack, and bake for 12 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook another 15 minutes until cooked through. Serve warm.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons allspice, ground, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground, 1 onion, large, cut into eighths (about 1/2 pound), and more.

Yes, Jerk Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Jerk Chicken

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