Recipe: Jerk Chicken

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.

Prepare the marinade by adding brown sugar, habaneros, onions, vinegar, soy sauce, oil, thyme, black pepper, nutmeg, salt, garlic, and ginger into a blender.

Blend all the ingredients until smooth to create the marinade.

Taste the marinade for seasoning, adjusting salt and spice as needed.

Place the chicken in a bowl and pour the marinade over it, ensuring the chicken is well coated.

Cover the chicken and marinate for a minimum of 1-2 hours, but overnight is best for more flavor.

Preheat the oven to the appropriate temperature for cooking chicken.

Cook the chicken in the oven for about 40-50 minutes, depending on the cut of chicken used.

Alternatively, cook the marinated chicken in an air fryer for about 20 minutes for a quicker option.

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Equipment Needed

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