10 Amazing and EASY International Dishes You Can Make in Minutes!

jerk seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Homemade blends can reduce sodium and additives.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: habanero pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño pepper

Habaneros provide similar heat with milder flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less refined and has a lower glycemic index.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds healthy fats while canola is budget-friendly.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Combine jerk seasoning, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and vinegar in a bowl.

Add minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped green onions, and finely chopped scotch bonnet pepper to the marinade.

Mix until well combined and smooth.

Place chicken pieces in a large bowl or zip-top bag.

Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.

Seal the bag or cover the bowl, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Arrange marinated chicken on a baking sheet lined with foil.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).

Baste with marinade halfway through cooking for extra flavor.

Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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