Jamaican Jerk Chicken

1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground
11/2 tsp allspice, ground
11/2 tsp black pepper, ground
1 Tbsp hot pepper, chopped
1 tsp hot pepper, crushed, dried
2 tsp oregano, crushed
2 tsp thyme, crushed
1/2 tsp salt
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 C onion, pureed or finely chopped
1/4 C vinegar
3 Tbsp brown sugar
8 pieces chicken, skinless
(4 breasts, 4 drumsticks)


1. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
2. Combine all ingredients except chicken
in large bowl. Rub seasoning over
chicken and marinate in refrigerator for
6 hours or longer.
3. Evenly space chicken on nonstick or
lightly greased baking pan.
4. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil
and continue baking for an added 30–40 minutes or until the meat
can be easily pulled away from the bone with a fork.

Yields: 6 servings
Serving size: 1/2 breast
or 2 small drumsticks
Each serving provides:
Calories: 199
Total fat: 4 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 81 mg
Sodium: 267 mg
Total fiber: 1 g
Protein: 28 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Potassium: 338 mg