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Jamaican Jerk Chicken

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Course Dinner, Lunch
Keyword chicken, easy, work-lunch, beginner, quick, meal-prep, healthy, dinner
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Refrigerate 1 hour
Servings 6
Calories 70

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tsp. ground allspice
  • 1 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. ground hot pepper
  • 2 tsp. oregano
  • 2 tsp. thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 6 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1 cup onion (pureed or finely chopped)
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 8 pieces skinless chicken (4 breasts, 4 drumsticks)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉. Wash chicken and pat dry.
  • Combine all ingredients except chicken in large bowl. Rub seasonings over chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for 1-6 hours overnight.
  • Space chicken evenly on nonstick or lightly greased baking pan.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes covered and 30 minutes uncovered.

Notes

Serve this savory meal on top of black beans or rice. 

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 852IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg