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Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Name: Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Ingredients: 1 onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup finely chopped scallions; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme; 2 tsp sugar substitute; 1 tsp liquid smoke; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp allspice; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1 whole chicken, quartered

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Jamaican Jerk Chicken

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Course: DinnerCuisine: JamaicanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

hour

Calories

557

kcal

A taste of the islands is not far away with this authentic jerk chicken recipe. Traditionally made with sugar, this jerk marinade is keto friendly and can be made in advance or doubled for multiple uses. While most jerk chicken is made over an open flame, the addition of some liquid smoke does that work for you while the chicken roasts in the oven.

Ingredients

1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped scallions
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
2 tsp sugar substitute
1 tsp liquid smoke
1 tsp salt
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 whole chicken, quartered

Directions

In a medium bowl, mix together the onion, scallion, soy sauce, cider vinegar, olive oil, thyme, Splenda, liquid smoke, salt, allspice, cayenne pepper, black pepper, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
In a large dish, place the chicken pieces skin-side down. Pour the marinade over it. Marinate covered, in the refrigerator, for at least 4 hours.
When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 425°F.
Place the baking dish with the chicken into the preheated oven. Cook for 30 minutes.
Remove the baking dish from the oven. Turn the chicken skin-side up. Return the pan to the oven. Cook for 20 to 30 minutes more, or until the internal temperature checked with a meat thermometer reaches 165°F.
Cool the chicken for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container

Serving Size1 servings

Amount Per ServingCalories557
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g 56%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.9g 4%
Protein 42.8g 86%

* 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.

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