Easiest Jerk Chicken [Video+Recipe] 3 Ways
Serving: 6 servings
Equipment
- Grill or
- Air fryer or
- Baking tray with wire rack (if you cook it in the oven)
Ingredients
- 12 chicken legs (thighs and drumsticks)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon ginger powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon allspice powder
- 1 tablespoon dry thyme leaves
- 4 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
1. Make the seasoning
- In a large bowl, combine the lime juice, cayenne pepper, sugar, garlic powder, ginger powder, onion powder, allspice powder, thyme, soy sauce, and salt, and stir to combine.
2. Season the meat
- Rub this paste into the chicken, trying to get some under the skin as well.Drizzle the chicken with oil.
3. Cook
- ⚠️ Cook using one of these methods. See the notes for safety tips for cooking chicken.- Cook in the oven:Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place on a baking sheet with a rack (Amazon affiliate link) with the skin facing up.Bake in the oven for 45 minutes, or until part of the skin has blackened. Remove from the oven.- To cook in an air fryer:Cook in a preheated air fryer at 200°C (400°F) for 20 minutes.First with the skin facing down for 10 minutes, then with the skin facing up for the remaining 10 minutes or until the skin is crispy and slightly blackened.- To cook on the grill:Cook over medium-low heat (about 250°F [125°C]) for 45 minutes with the skin facing down, turn the skin facing up and cook for another 45 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and slightly charred.
4. Serve
- Serve when removed from the heat. Find serving suggestions in the cooking tips further down.
Nutrition
Calories: 616kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 221mg | Sodium: 1235mg | Potassium: 605mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1575IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg
