HOW TO MAKE THE BEST JAMAICAN OVEN JERK CHICKEN RECIPE

scotch bonnet pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño pepper

Jalapeño offers a milder heat and is more readily available.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Coconut aminos is a soy-free alternative with a similar taste.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is heart-healthy.

Clean chicken with lemon vinegar and cut into large pieces.

Pierce chicken with a fork for better marination.

Mix together maggi all-purpose seasoning, complete seasoning, cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, natural jerk seasoning, and chicken seasoning.

Combine the seasonings well to ensure even coating on the chicken.

Place seasoned chicken in the refrigerator to marinate.

After marinating, place chicken on the oven rack with a baking sheet below to catch drippings.

Bake in the oven for 35 minutes, then turn the chicken to the other side.

After another 20 minutes, baste the chicken with remaining seasonings mixed with water.

After another 35 minutes, check that the jerk chicken is nicely done and juicy.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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