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jerk chicken served with rice and asparagus

Homemade Jerk Chicken Seasoning Recipe

Jerk seasoning is not always easy to find at the local grocery store so why not make it at home? Homemade seasonings are an amazing way to turn a delicious meal into the perfect meal by making it just the way you like it.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course, meat
Cuisine Caribbean
Servings 2 people (Note 1)
Calories 264.4 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp rosemary
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp cloves optional
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 4-6 chicken drumsticks depending on size
  • Cooking spray optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • In a small bowl combine all of the ingredients except chicken and cooking spray.
    2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp allspice, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp rosemary, ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp cayenne pepper, ½ tsp smoked paprika, ¼ tsp cloves, ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • Coat the chicken drumsticks in the seasoning. I do this either in a bowl or a Ziploc bag.
    4-6 chicken drumsticks
  • Place the drumsticks on the wire rack of a roasting pan. You can spray them with cooking spray at this point if you choose to do so.
    Cooking spray
  • Place in the oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the internal temperature has reached 165°F.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and serve with your favourite sides.

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Notes

Note 1: Depending on the size of the drumsticks and the appetite of your party this recipe can serve up to 4 people. 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Homemade Jerk Chicken Seasoning Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
264.4
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
14.6
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
 
3.9
g
24
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5.8
g
Cholesterol
 
139.3
mg
46
%
Sodium
 
744
mg
32
%
Potassium
 
433
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
5.1
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1.2
g
5
%
Sugar
 
0.3
g
0
%
Protein
 
27.6
g
55
%
Vitamin A
 
585.3
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
 
2.7
mg
3
%
Calcium
 
40.8
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1.9
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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