Easy Oven Baked Jerk Chicken

Craving a taste of the Caribbean but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen? This oven-bake jerk chicken will give you a taste of the Caribbean with minimal fuss. This spicy, smoky, and savory notes of jerk seasoning paired with the tenderness of oven-baked chicken made this dish a hit for weeknight dinners or weekend gathers.

Helpful Tips:

1. The marinade is highly seasoned, so there is no need to add extra salt to the chicken.
2. Brush olive oil over the chicken to keep it moist whilst cooking.
3. Turn the chicken during cooking to evenly color both sides. To achieve the ‘grill-like’ effect, bake the chicken slightly longer than usual.

Cook time: 30-40 mins 
Serving:

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken drumsticks
• 3 chicken thighs
• 5 tbsp store-bought or home-made jerk seasoning (spicy/mild)
• 1 tbsp. green seasoning mixture (blend scallions, ginger, thyme, garlic, celery, onions, parsley)
• 1/4 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tsp. dark soy sauce
• 1 tsp ketchup
• 4 gloves garlic, minced
• 5 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions:

1. Into a large mixing bowl add all the ingredients except the chicken. Stir to combine well then add the chicken and allow to marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. Once marinated, preheat an oven to 350 degrees.
3. Place the chicken on a baking pan then transfer to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes.
4. Then flip the chicken to evenly cook the other side, cook for a further 15-20 minutes.
5. Remove the chicken from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. The chicken should be well browned and the juices run clear, then serve alongside fried rice or raisin rice.