Jerk Chicken, Authentic Jamaican Oven Jerk Chicken, Juicy & Delicious!

scotch bonnet peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeño peppers

Jalapeños provide heat but are milder and easier to find.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

Tamari is gluten-free and has a similar flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

Wash chicken quarters thoroughly.

Season chicken with salt and dry jerk seasoning, ensuring it gets into every crevice.

Add Browning sauce to the chicken for color and mix well.

Cover the chicken and let it marinate for at least 2 hours.

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.

Place the marinated chicken in a container and add the remaining marinade to the bottom of the pan.

Bake uncovered for about 1 hour and 20 minutes.

After 50 minutes, baste the chicken with the juices it has created to keep it moist.

Flip the chicken over to get a charcoal jerk effect and increase the oven temperature to 250 degrees.

Return the chicken to the oven for another 10 to 15 minutes.

After flipping, place the chicken back on the original side and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until done.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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