⏳ Yield & Time

Yield: 2 servings

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

🍽 Ingredients

• 2 Bone-in, skin-on chicken legs
• 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped
• 2 Scallions, chopped
• 4 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp Ginger, grated
• 1 tsp Allspice
• 1 tsp Thyme
• 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
• 2 tbsp Brown sugar
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper

📖 Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Make sure you're oven is ready, because this goes fast. Trust me.
2. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the jerk marinade. Yes, all of them, even those obscure ones that might seem odd. Mix until a well combined paste forms. This part is therapeutic, I find.
3. Wash and pat dry the chicken legs. If you're using whole legs, it will take a bit longer, but worth the wait. Use paper towels or a clean kitchen cloth. Don't skip this, you want a nice crispy chicken leg.
4. Generously coat each chicken leg with the jerk marinade, ensuring that every inch is fully covered. Get those gloves on if you don't like sticky fingers!
5. Place the marinated chicken legs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. This makes it so much easier to clean up afterward, trust me on this one.
6. Bake the chicken for 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Use a meat thermometer to ensure it's cooked through. We want juicy, not raw chicken!
7. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. I like to serve mine with some rice and peas, it's a favorite for this dish.
8. Slice and serve immediately. I like to garnish mine with fresh scallions or cilantro for an extra pop of flavor and color. It's always a party at my table when this is being served. You should see the looks on my friends' faces!

📝 Notes

• For extra flavor, you can add a dash of your favorite hot sauce. But be warned, it might be too spicy for some.
• Always adjust the spices to your taste. Feel free to add or reduce ingredients depending on your spice tolerance.
• Cooking times are approximate. Check the chicken's internal temperature to ensure it is thoroughly cooked.
• For an extra kick, add a tablespoon of rum to the marinade!