Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe | Chef Caroline & Vito’s Style | Vito's Italian Cucina

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

jerk seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

Homemade blends can be lower in sodium.

Wash hands before starting.

Prepare chicken and gather ingredients: ground pimento, cloves, jerk seasoning, cinnamon, nutmeg, all spice, all-purpose seasoning, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and garlic.

Add salt to the chicken, then black pepper (not too much).

Add jerk seasoning (1 tablespoon), nutmeg, cinnamon, and all spice to the chicken.

Crush cloves and add a pinch to the chicken.

Add a small amount of brown sugar and all-purpose seasoning to the chicken.

Optionally add garlic to taste.

Rub the seasoning mixture into the chicken, ensuring it covers the skin well.

Place the seasoned chicken in a container and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Preheat the oven to 450°F.

Cover the chicken with foil and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.

After baking, remove the chicken from the oven, turn it over, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.

Switch the oven setting to broil and broil the chicken until crispy.

Collect drippings from the chicken in a saucepan to make jerk sauce.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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