Baked Jerk Chicken

Ingredients

• 3 pounds chicken thighs (bone-in and skin-on)
• 1 tablespoon ground allspice
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
• 2 scotch bonnet peppers (seeded and minced)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix marinade: In a large bowl, combine allspice, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, cinnamon, salt, minced garlic, grated ginger, minced scotch bonnet peppers, soy sauce, vegetable oil, brown sugar, and lime juice. Mix well to create the jerk marinade.

2. 2

   Marinate chicken: Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.

3. 3

   Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Arrange the marinated chicken in a single layer on a baking sheet.

4. 4

   Bake chicken: Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy.

5. 5

   Serve the baked jerk chicken hot, garnished with lime wedges if desired.