Serves 16
140 min
Baked Jerk Chicken
Recipe GLPR217c2e4e95054a
Succulent chicken thighs and drumsticks marinated in a vibrant blend of habanero peppers, allspice, ginger, garlic, and fresh thyme, then baked and finished under the broiler for crispy skin. This Caribbean-inspired dish is bold, aromatic, and utterly satisfying.
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Ingredients
3 pounds chicken thighs and drumsticks, skin-on and bone-in
⅓ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons molasses
1 lime, juiced
2 habanero peppers, stemmed and seeded
½ knob fresh ginger root
4 cloves garlic cloves
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1½ teaspoons allspice
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Combine the vegetable oil, molasses, lime juice, habanero peppers, ginger root, garlic cloves, fresh thyme, allspice, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture becomes a smooth, well-blended marinade. Set aside 1/4 cup of the marinade in a small bowl for finishing the chicken.
Place the chicken pieces in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated evenly. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, though marinating overnight will yield more intense flavor.
When ready to cook, preheat your oven to 350°F.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and transfer the pieces to a cast iron skillet or oven-safe baking pan. Discard any excess marinade that clings to the chicken.
Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F when measured at the thickest part of a thigh without touching bone.
Remove the pan from the oven and brush the reserved marinade evenly over the surface of the cooked chicken.
Switch the oven to broil setting. Return the pan to the oven and broil for 3 to 4 minutes, watching carefully, until the skin is deeply browned and crispy. Do not leave unattended, as the broiler heats quickly and skin can burn.
Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and serve hot while the skin remains crispy.
