Oven Baked Jerk Chicken

PREP TIME: 10 – 15 MINUTES

COOK TIME: 1 HOUR

TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

• 1-3 Lbs Chicken Legs or Thighs
• 1-2 Tablespoons Jerk It Up Marinade (My Personal Preference)
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 habanero or scotch bonnet peppers stemmed and seeded
• 1/2 tablespoon ginger half a knob
• 4 cloves garlic or you can use garlic powder or minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

• NOTE* Prep time does not include marinating time.

• Add all of the marinade ingredients to a food processor and pulse until combined. Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade.
• Pour into a large ziplock bag along with the chicken. Marinade for at least and hour or preferably overnight.
• When you are ready to cook preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Take the chicken out of the marinade and place the chicken in a cast iron skillet or oven safe pan.
• Cook for 1 hour or until chicken is fully cooked.
• Take out of the oven and brush on the reserved marinade.
• Turn oven to broil and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the skin is browned and crispy. (Make sure to keep a close eye on it so it does not burn.
• Serve Immediately
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