Ultimate Oven Jerk Chicken

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   Line your baking dish with foil for easier cleanup.

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   Trim excess fat and skin from chicken.

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   Leave most skin on.

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   Cover the chicken with the lemon/lime or 1/4 cup vinegar.

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   Rinse chicken with cold water to remove lime and drain well.

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   Pierce the chicken with a pairing knife or fork.

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   I also put my fingers between the skin and meat to allow the best absorption of the marinade.

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   Work the marinade into the chicken with your hands to make sure it gets completely covered.

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   Place in zip lock bag or covered container and refrigerate at least two hours.

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    I like to do overnight turning the chicken every few hours for equal coverage.

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    When ready to cook.

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    Put chicken in baking dish skin side up and let come to room temperature.

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    Preheat oven to 375F.

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    Place baking dish on middle rack and cook for 1 hour 20 minutes.

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    Brush on extra marinade as chicken cooks.

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    For darker crispier chicken put on broiler for last few minutes.

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    Serve with rice or rice and peas.

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    Will feed six or thee hungry Jamaicans.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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