Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

The spices and peppers in this dish will transport you to a whole new taste.

½   teaspoon cinnamon, ground

1½ teaspoons allspice, ground

1½ teaspoons black pepper, ground

1    tablespoon hot pepper, chopped

1    teaspoon hot pepper, crushed, dried

2    teaspoons oregano, crushed

2    teaspoons thyme, crushed

½   teaspoon salt

6    cloves garlic, finely chopped

1    cup onion, pureed or finely chopped

¼   cup vinegar

3    tablespoons brown sugar

8    pieces chicken, skinless (4 breasts, 4 drumsticks)

1. Preheat oven 350 f . Wash Chicken and Pat dry . 

2. Combine all ingredients except chicken in large bowl. Rub seasonings over chicken and marinate in refrigerator for 6 hours or longer.

3. Space chicken evenly on nonstick or lightly greased baking pan.

4. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 30–40 minutes or until the meat can easily be pulled away from the bone with a fork.

Yield:                           10 servings 

Serving size:                ½ breast or 2 

                                      small drumsticks 

Calories                        113 

Total Fat                       3 g 

Saturated Fat               1 g 

Cholesterol                   49 mg 

Sodium                         161 mg 

Total Fiber                   1 g 

Protein                          16 g 

Carbohydrates             6 g 

Potassium                     192