No-Fuss Jerk Chicken Recipe

Name: No-Fuss Jerk Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons allspice berries; 1 tablespoon thyme leaves; 4 garlic cloves; 2 Scotch bonnet or habanero chiles, halved, stems removed; 6 scallions, roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 2-inch piece ginger, thickly sliced; 2 tablespoons soy sauce, optional; Juice of 2 large limes (about 4 tablespoons); 6 large chicken legs, leg and thigh attached

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons allspice berries
1 tablespoon thyme leaves
4 garlic cloves
2 Scotch bonnet or habanero chiles, halved, stems removed
6 scallions, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 2-inch piece ginger, thickly sliced
2 tablespoons soy sauce, optional
Juice of 2 large limes (about 4 tablespoons)
6 large chicken legs, leg and thigh attached

1
Put allspice, thyme, garlic, chiles, scallions, peppercorns, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, soy sauce and lime juice in a blender or food processor and grind to a rough paste.
2
Put chicken in a baking dish, add seasoning paste and coat chicken well, using a spoon.
3
Cover and marinate, refrigerated, for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
4
Heat oven to 350 degrees and bring chicken to room temperature.
5
Turn chicken once more in marinade to coat well, then put baking dish in the oven, uncovered.
6
Bake for 1 hour or until well browned and juices run clear when probed with a paring knife.
7
Put dish under the broiler for a minute or so to char chicken slightly.
8
Remove and serve with coconut rice, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons allspice berries, 1 tablespoon thyme leaves, 4 garlic cloves, 2 Scotch bonnet or habanero chiles, halved, stems removed, and more.

Yes, No-Fuss 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.

No-Fuss Jerk Chicken

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