How To Make A Whole Jerk BBQ Orange Chicken | Best Ever Baked Chicken Recipe

jerk seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cajun seasoning

Cajun seasoning is often more affordable and available.

orange juice

🥗Healthier: freshly squeezed orange juice

💰Cheaper: orange drink

Orange drink is a less expensive alternative.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Sugar syrup is a budget-friendly sweetener.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken thighs

Bone-in chicken thighs are often cheaper and flavorful.

Cut the backbone of the whole chicken using a knife.

Wash the chicken in lemon juice.

Remove excess water with a paper towel.

Rub olive oil all over the chicken, including the backbone.

Sprinkle black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, ginger powder, smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, barbecue seasoning, chicken seasoning, and jerk powder over the chicken.

Add honey to help the seasoning stick to the chicken.

Add dark soy sauce and browning sauce for color.

Mix the seasonings well into the chicken.

Marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight if desired.

Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius (around 400 degrees Fahrenheit).

Place fresh thyme and scallions in the bottom of a baking pan.

Add the seasoned chicken to the pan.

Bake uncovered for over 1.5 hours until cooked through and juicy.

Remove chicken from the oven and baste with juices from the pan.

In a saucepan, combine orange juice, ketchup, honey, jerk marinade, and barbecue sauce.

Allow the sauce to come to a boil until thickened.

Brush the sauce over the chicken and return it to the oven for 10 minutes at 150 degrees Celsius.

Garnish with fresh thyme and scallions before serving.

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