Baked Jerk Chicken Thighs Recipe

Learn how to cook jerk chicken in the oven for juicy baked jerk chicken thighs. This recipe is incredibly easy and perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Course Keto, Paleo, Whole30

Cuisine Caribbean

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1 15

Servings Servings

Calories 378kcal

Author Althea Brown

Equipment

Large Skillet

Ingredients

5 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
1/2 batch of Metemgee's Jerk Seasoning
3/4 teaspoon of salt or salt to taste
1/2 cup of pineapple juice (may also use apple juice or water)

For stove top recipe

2 tablespoons of avocado or similar oil
Up to 1/2 cup of apple or pineapple juice optional

Instructions

Prep the chicken. Remove the bones from bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for faster cooking, keeping the skin on for flavor. You can also use boneless thighs or drumsticks if preferred.
Season and marinate. Season the chicken with half a batch of jerk seasoning or your favorite store-bought jerk marinade. Add salt to taste if needed. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight for deeper flavor.
Preheat the oven. Preheat your oven to 450°F.
Arrange the chicken. Place the marinated chicken in a single layer in a skillet or baking dish, skin side up.
Bake the chicken. Roast for 35 to 45 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken, until the skin is browned and crisp and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Rest and serve. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Spoon the pan juices over the chicken for extra flavor.

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