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Chicken & Poultry

Jerk Chicken Drumsticks

Marinating the chicken for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, is what gets the jerk seasoning's heat and warmth all the way to the bone, not just on the skin.

Jerk Chicken Drumsticks
Prep
20 min
Cook
38 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
gluten-freedairy-freesugar-free

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken drumsticks
  • 3 green onions
  • 1 scotch bonnet or habanero pepper (seeds removed for less heat)
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp allspice
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp tamari

Method

  1. 1

    Blend green onions, pepper, thyme, ginger, garlic, olive oil, allspice, vinegar, and tamari into a smooth marinade.

  2. 2

    Score the drumsticks a few times with a knife and toss with the marinade, coating thoroughly.

  3. 3

    Marinate at least 4 hours, ideally overnight — this extended time is what gets the seasoning's heat and warmth all the way down to the bone, not just sitting on the surface of the skin.

  4. 4

    Preheat oven to 400°F (or grill over medium heat).

  5. 5

    Roast or grill 35-40 minutes, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the skin is charred in spots.

Per serving

300kcal
Calories
26g
Protein
4g
Carbs
20g
Fat
1g
Fiber