Perfect Baked Jerk Chicken

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
26%
Perfect Baked Jerk Chicken
220 min.
1
1465kcal

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Perfect Baked Jerk Chicken: A Flavorful Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Delight

Are you a fan of bold flavors and seeking a delicious, gluten-free, and dairy-free meal option? Look no further! This Perfect Baked Jerk Chicken recipe is designed to tantalize your taste buds with its rich, spicy, and aromatic jerk seasoning. It's the perfect main dish for lunch or dinner, and it's easy to prepare in just under 220 minutes.

This recipe serves one person and comes in at around 1465 calories, providing a satisfying and hearty meal. The star of the show is the homemade jerk rub, a blend of spices that creates a mouthwatering flavor profile. From the warmth of cinnamon and ginger to the heat of cayenne pepper and the sweetness of brown sugar, every bite is a symphony of taste.

Prepare to impress with minimal effort as you master the art of baking chicken to perfection. The skin gets wonderfully crispy under the broiler at the end, adding a textural contrast that makes this dish truly special. Whether you're new to jerk cuisine or a seasoned enthusiast, this recipe is your invitation to explore the rich flavors of Jamaican jerk cooking right in your own home.

So, why wait? Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get cooking. Your taste buds are in for a treat with this Perfect Baked Jerk Chicken!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • teaspoon brown sugar packed
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper 
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic dried minced
  • teaspoon ground allspice 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • teaspoon onion powder 
  • teaspoon salt to taste
  • 0.3 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • pound chicken whole cut into pieces

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Make the jerk rub by combining the salt, allspice, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic, nutmeg, pepper, ginger, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and thyme. Toss the chicken pieces with the spice mixture, then cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 2 to 4 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. Pour the vegetable oil into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  4. Place the chicken pieces skin-side up into the baking dish.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour 20 minutes, until no longer pink near the bone. Turn the oven on to broil, and cook until the skin crisps, 2 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1465kcal
Protein22.48%
Fat74.59%
Carbs2.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
204
Glycemic Load
0.6
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
35.699565286222%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.23mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1464.68kcal
73.23%
Fat:120.82g
185.88%
Saturated Fat:27.46g
171.62%
Carbohydrates:10.7g
3.57%
Net Carbohydrates:8.75g
3.18%
Sugar:4.44g
4.93%
Cholesterol:326.59mg
108.86%
Sodium:2636.19mg
114.62%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:81.94g
163.87%
Vitamin B3:29.87mg
149.37%
Vitamin K:109.05µg
103.85%
Selenium:64.14µg
91.63%
Vitamin B6:1.59mg
79.73%
Phosphorus:662.88mg
66.29%
Vitamin B5:4.02mg
40.16%
Zinc:5.96mg
39.72%
Vitamin E:5.95mg
39.67%
Manganese:0.79mg
39.31%
Vitamin B2:0.54mg
31.69%
Potassium:932.53mg
26.64%
Iron:4.78mg
26.53%
Magnesium:101.16mg
25.29%
Vitamin B12:1.35µg
22.5%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.06%
Vitamin A:860.5IU
17.21%
Copper:0.28mg
13.91%
Vitamin C:9.48mg
11.49%
Calcium:89.93mg
8.99%
Fiber:1.94g
7.78%
Folate:30.72µg
7.68%
Vitamin D:0.87µg
5.81%
Source:Allrecipes