Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Turn up the heat with this spicy and savory chicken dish! Packed with aromatics and spices this chicken dish is bursting with flavor! Serve with a side of rice and a fresh tossed salad.
- Yield
- 10 servings
- Serving size
- 1/2 breast or 2 small drumsticks (104g)
- Rating
- 3.63 of 5 (52 ratings)
Food groups
- Protein Foods: 2 1/2 ounces
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice (ground)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper (ground)
- 1 tablespoon hot pepper (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper (crushed, dried)
- 2 teaspoons oregano (crushed)
- 2 teaspoons thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
- 1 cup onions (puréed or finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 9 teaspoons brown sugar (3 tablespoons)
- 8 pieces of chicken, skinless (4 drumsticks, 4 breasts)
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Combine all ingredients except chicken in large bowl.
- Rub seasonings over chicken and marinate in refrigerator for 6 hours or longer.
- Preheat oven to 350 °F. Space chicken evenly on non-stick or lightly greased baking pan.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 30 to 40 minutes or until the meat can easily be pulled away from the bone with a fork.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 148.78 |
| Total Fat | 2.69 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.59 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 0 g |
| α-Linolenic Acid | 0 g |
| Omega 3 - EPA | 0 g |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 72.02 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 7.26 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.92 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g |
| Added Sugars included | 4 g |
| Protein | 22.62 g |
| Calcium | 32 mg |
| Potassium | 322 mg |
| Sodium | 156.4 mg |
| Copper | 0 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Magnesium | 26 mg |
| Phosphorus | 179 mg |
| Selenium | 23 mg |
| Zinc | 1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 8 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.7 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg |
| Vitamin K | 8 mcg |
| Folate | 10 mcg |
| Thiamin | 0.1 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin | 8 mg |
| Choline | 59 mg |
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Source
Recipe by: Heart Healthy Home Cooking: African American Style — US Department of Health and Human Services — National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Published by: the U.S. Department of Agriculture (Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion / SNAP-Ed) on MyPlate Kitchen at https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/jamaican-jerk-chicken. Federal works are public domain in the United States.