Batch Jamaican Jerk Chicken Thighs

Batch Jamaican Jerk Chicken Thighs

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Caribbean · 75 min · Chicken · dairy-free, keto, low-carb, high-protein

430 cal 34g protein 6g carbs 30g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 6 servings
  • 1 lb bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 Scotch bonnet peppers
  • 2 stalks scallions
  • 3/4 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 3/4 tbsp fresh ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 tbsp ground allspice (pimento)
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3/4 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Blend Scotch bonnets, scallions, thyme, ginger, garlic, allspice, cinnamon, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and oil into a coarse marinade.
  2. Coat chicken thighs thoroughly and marinate refrigerated at least 4 hours or overnight in a batch.
  3. Preheat oven to 400 F.
  4. Arrange thighs skin-side up on a foil-lined sheet pan and roast 40 minutes.
  5. Increase heat to broil for 5-8 minutes to char the skin, watching closely.
  6. Rest 5 minutes; confirm internal temperature reaches 175 F before portioning into containers.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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