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 (pureed or finely chopped)
1/4 cup vinegar
9 teaspoons brown sugar (3 tablespoons)
8 pieces of chicken
skinless (4 drumsicks
4 breasts)
Steps
Wash hands with soap and water.
Combine all ingredients except chicken in large bowl. Rub seasonings over chicken and marinate in refrigerator for 6 hours or longer.
Preheat oven to 350 °F.
Space chicken evenly on non-stick or lightly greased baking pan.
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 Facts
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 161 |
| Total Fat | 3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 68 mg |
| Sodium | 178 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Total Sugars | 5 g |
| Added Sugars included | 4 g |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 35 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 262 mg |
U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Jamaican Jerk Chicken. Recipe source: Heart Healthy Home Cooking: African American Style US Department of Health and Human Services National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.