Description
Add some flavor to your dinner with this delicious Jamaican jerk chicken recipe. It takes minutes to prep and can be cooked in the air fryer, oven, or grill for a flavorful and delicious meal to suit any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs bone-in chicken pieces, patted dry
- 6 tablespoons Jamaican jerk wet paste
- Jerk BBQ Sauce, optional
Instructions
- Rub the chicken pieces with Jamaican jerk wet paste, making sure to rub the paste under the skin as well.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
- Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 360°F. Place the chicken pieces in the air fryer basket and cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Conventional Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the chicken pieces on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Grill: Place the chicken pieces on a grill heated to medium using indirect heat. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. This can take up to an hour on the grill.
- Once the chicken is done cooking, use a sharp knife to further chop the chicken.
Notes
- For the best flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Serve with optional Jerk BBQ Sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer, Bake, Grill
- Cuisine: Jamaican