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Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Turn up the heat with this spicy and savory chicken dish! Packed with aromatics and spices this chicken dish is bursting with flavor! Serve with a side of rice and a fresh tossed salad.

Jamaican Jerk Chicken
25 gprotein per serving
161calories per serving
10servings, 1/2 breast or 2 small drumsticks (104g) each

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice (ground)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper (ground)
  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper (crushed, dried)
  • 2 teaspoons oregano (crushed)
  • 2 teaspoons thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
  • 1 cup onions (puréed or finely chopped)
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 9 teaspoons brown sugar (3 tablespoons)
  • 8 pieces of chicken, skinless (4 drumsticks, 4 breasts)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Combine all ingredients except chicken in large bowl. Rub seasonings over chicken and marinate in refrigerator for 6 hours or longer.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  4. Space chicken evenly on non-stick or lightly greased baking pan.
  5. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 30 to 40 minutes or until the meat can easily be pulled away from the bone with a fork.

Nutrition per serving

NutrientAmount
Calories160.9
Protein25 g
Total fat3 g
Carbohydrates7 g
Fiber1 g
Added sugars4 g
Sodium178 mg
Calcium35 mg
Potassium262 mg
Iron1 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg

Source: Heart Healthy Home Cooking: African American Style US Department of Health and Human Services National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Published by MyPlate Kitchen, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and public domain. Reproduced as published, nutrition as MyPlate calculated it. The archived page.

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