Oven Baked Jerk Chicken 1770080270771 Glqt

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
• 0.5 cup Jerk seasoning paste
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 4 sprigs Fresh thyme
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Allspice berries, crushed
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper, minced(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy skin.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the jerk paste, brown sugar, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, and crushed allspice.

3. 3

   Coat the chicken thoroughly in the marinade, ensuring some gets under the skin; marinate for at least 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack.

5. 5

   Place chicken on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and any remaining marinade.

6. 6

   Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the skin is charred.

7. 7

   Switch the oven to broil for the last 2-3 minutes to achieve a deep, dark glaze.

8. 8

   Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving garnished with fresh thyme.