Lynn's Favorite Jerk Chicken

Get ready to ignite your taste buds with *Lynn's Favorite Jerk Chicken*, an irresistible dish bursting with Caribbean flavors! This recipe features tender, bone-in chicken marinated in a bold, homemade jerk sauce infused with scallions, fresh thyme, Scotch bonnet peppers, and a medley of warm spices like allspice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The addition of soy sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice balances the heat with a touch of sweetness and tanginess. Whether grilled for smoky perfection or baked until juicy and flavorful, this jerk chicken delivers a crispy skin and perfectly seasoned meat in every bite. Marinated for maximum flavor and easy to prepare in under an hour (excluding marinating time), this dish pairs beautifully with traditional rice and peas, grilled vegetables, or a fresh green salad. Perfect for weeknight dinners or backyard cookouts, this recipe will quickly become a crowd-pleasing favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken (bone-in, skin-on thighs and drumsticks)
• 5 stalks Scallions (green onions), chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh thyme leaves
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Ginger, grated
• 2 pepper Scotch bonnet peppers, seeded and diced
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Allspice, ground
• 2 teaspoons Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon, ground
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg, ground
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a blender or food processor, combine the scallions, thyme leaves, garlic, ginger, Scotch bonnet peppers, soy sauce, brown sugar, allspice, paprika, cinnamon, nutmeg, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Blend until a smooth marinade forms.

Step 2

Place the chicken thighs and drumsticks in a large zip-top bag or a shallow dish. Pour the jerk marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap. Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight for maximum flavor.

Step 3

Preheat a grill to medium-high heat, or preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking.

Step 4

If grilling, oil the grates to prevent sticking. Grill the chicken pieces for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until the skin is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). If baking, arrange the chicken on a lined baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes, turning halfway through.

Step 5

Remove the chicken from the grill or oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 6

Serve Lynn's Favorite Jerk Chicken hot, alongside rice and peas, grilled vegetables, or a fresh green salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(884.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1752.6

Total Fat 122.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 480mg	0%
Sodium 5115.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.7g	0%
Total Sugars 22.7g
Protein 117.6g	0%

Vitamin D 30IU	0%
Calcium 246.2mg	0%
Iron 10.4mg	0%
Potassium 1965.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.9%

Protein: 26.8%

Carbs: 10.3%