Best 6 Jamaican Jerk Chicken Drumsticks Recipes

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**Tantalize Your Taste Buds with Jamaican Jerk Chicken Drumsticks: A Culinary Journey into Bold Flavors and Aromatic Delights**

Prepare to embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure as we delve into the realm of Jamaican jerk chicken drumsticks, a dish that embodies the vibrant culture and rich flavors of the Caribbean. This delectable dish, deeply rooted in Jamaican cuisine, promises an explosion of taste that will leave you craving more. With its distinctive blend of fiery spices, aromatic herbs, and succulent chicken, Jamaican jerk chicken drumsticks are a true feast for the senses.

Our carefully curated collection of recipes offers a diverse range of options to suit every palate, whether you prefer a classic, authentic rendition or a contemporary twist on this iconic dish. From the traditional method of slow-cooking the chicken over coals, infusing it with smoky goodness, to the convenience of oven-baked or air-fried drumsticks, we have a recipe that will satisfy your cravings.

Get ready to indulge in the harmony of flavors as we guide you through the process of creating this Jamaican masterpiece. Discover the secrets of the tantalizing jerk marinade, a flavorful symphony of Scotch bonnet peppers, fiery allspice, pungent thyme, and a chorus of aromatic spices. Learn the art of properly preparing the chicken drumsticks, ensuring they are evenly coated in the marinade to absorb every ounce of flavor.

Whether you choose to grill, bake, or air-fry your Jamaican jerk chicken drumsticks, we provide detailed instructions to achieve perfectly cooked, juicy meat with a crispy, flavorful exterior. And to complete your culinary journey, we have included a selection of delectable side dishes that perfectly complement the bold flavors of the chicken.

So, gather your ingredients, prepare your palate, and embark on this exciting culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide to Jamaican jerk chicken drumsticks. Let your taste buds dance to the rhythm of Caribbean flavors as you create a dish that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Jamaica.

Let's cook with our recipes!

JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN



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Make your own jerk seasoning to use as a marinade for chicken. Scotch bonnet peppers and spices bring heat and plenty of flavour

Provided by Delroy Dixon

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 chicken thighs
2 chicken legs
2-3 tsp crushed/powered allspice (pimento)
1 tsp fine salt
4 spring onions, trimmed
1 medium white onion
1- 2 Scotch bonnet peppers
6-8 garlic cloves
2-3 tbsp picked thyme leaves
240ml lime juice or orange or pineapple juice
60ml white or malt vinegar
½ tsp mixed spice
1-2 tbsp dark sugar

Steps:

  • Whizz all the ingredients for the marinade in a blender to form a thick paste. It shouldn't be too runny, similar to the consistency of sweet chilli sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three weeks.
  • Slit the chicken skin with a sharp knife, then put into a container. Pour over the jerk marinade, making sure the chicken is completely covered. You may not need all the marinade. Cover the chicken and place in the fridge for at least 4 hrs, but ideally 24 hrs.
  • Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Put the chicken in an ovenproof dish, cover with foil and cook for 30-45 mins. Remove the foil and baste the chicken with the juices from the dish, then cook for a further 10 mins. The skin should start to crisp up. Check the meat is cooked by cutting into the deepest part of the chicken. If the juices run out red, return to the oven for 10 mins more, or until the juices run clear. Serve with rice & peas or any of your favourite side dishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556 calories, Fat 33 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 43 grams protein, Sodium 3 milligram of sodium

EASY JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN RECIPE



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Try this Easy Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe for a deliciously simple version of Caribbean style roast chicken. This super tender, flavorful jerk chicken will quickly become a dinner favorite.

Provided by Chew Out Loud

Categories     chicken     Main

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

10 chicken legs
1/3 cup olive oil
2 TB light brown sugar (packed)
1 heaping TB dried thyme
2 tsp ground allspice
2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 - 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
2 1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare: Preheat oven to 425F with rack on lower middle position. Use paper towels to thoroughly dry chicken legs of excess moisture. Use fork to poke holes on all sides of chicken legs. Set aside.
  • Mix: In a bowl, combine all remaining ingredients to form a spice rub/paste mixture. Evenly rub mixture underneath the skin of chicken legs (easiest to use clean hands to really push the mixture as far underneath skin as you can) as well as on top.
  • Bake: Place chicken on large rimmed/foil-lined baking sheet, with space in between each piece. Bake about 40 minutes or until nicely browned. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 232 kcal, Sugar 2 g, Sodium 654 mg, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0.02 g, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, UnsaturatedFat 8 g

GRILLED JERK CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 habanero or Scotch Bonnet chile pepper, cut into 6 to 8 pieces
3 scallions, roughly chopped
10 fresh thyme sprigs
1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for the grill
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 skinless chicken drumsticks (about 2 pounds)
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine the chile, scallions, thyme, vegetable oil, brown sugar, vinegar, allspice and cloves in a large bowl and mix until the sugar dissolves. Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper. Add the chicken and massage the marinade into the meat, 1 to 2 minutes. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat a grill to medium. Oil the grates. Remove the chicken from the marinade, shaking off any large pieces of chile or scallion. Season all over with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, turning often, until the chicken is browned and cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with lime wedges.

JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN



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Hot, succulent Jamaican Jerk Chicken is a tropical treat. You'll love the heat and flavor of this fiery marinade.

Provided by Yardie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 3h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into chunks
4 limes, juiced
1 cup water
2 teaspoons ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
1 ½ cups chopped green onions
6 cloves garlic, chopped
2 habanero peppers, chopped

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a medium bowl. Cover with lime juice and water. Set aside.
  • In a blender or food processor, place allspice, nutmeg, salt, brown sugar, thyme, ginger, black pepper and vegetable oil. Blend well, then mix in onions, green onions, garlic and habanero peppers until almost smooth.
  • Pour most of the blended marinade mixture into bowl with chicken, reserving a small amount to use as a basting sauce while cooking. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
  • Brush grill grate with oil. Cook chicken slowly on the preheated grill. Turn frequently, basting often with remaining marinade mixture. Cook to desired doneness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 473.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS



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Make and share this Jamaican Jerk Chicken Drumsticks recipe from Food.com.

Provided by catercow

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
1/4 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/8 cup orange juice
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
2 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped finely
3/4 green onion, chopped
6 skinless chicken drumsticks

Steps:

  • Mix together all ingredients in a crock pot.
  • Put in the chicken and cover with the marinade.
  • Cook on warm heat for 7-8 hours or low for 4-6 hours. Keep shifting the drumsticks in the crock pot to ensure that they are being evenly marinaded and cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.4, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 143.2, Sodium 2917.2, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.6, Protein 41.1

NO-FUSS JERK CHICKEN



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Jerk chicken - spicy and grilled - is a dish for which Jamaica is justly famous, though it is made across the Caribbean basin and has been for more than 400 years. The pungent marinade includes lots of allspice (called pimento in the islands), black pepper and clove, but gets an even bigger kick from ultra-spicy yellow Scotch bonnet peppers, similar in shape and intensity to habanero chiles. You can certainly grill it in the island manner. But this easy recipe puts the chicken in the oven instead, which fills the kitchen with intoxicating flavors. Vacation on a plate.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons allspice berries
1 tablespoon thyme leaves
4 garlic cloves
2 Scotch bonnet or habanero chiles, halved, stems removed
6 scallions, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 2-inch piece ginger, thickly sliced
2 tablespoons soy sauce, optional
Juice of 2 large limes (about 4 tablespoons)
6 large chicken legs, leg and thigh attached

Steps:

  • Put allspice, thyme, garlic, chiles, scallions, peppercorns, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, soy sauce and lime juice in a blender or food processor and grind to a rough paste.
  • Put chicken in a baking dish, add seasoning paste and coat chicken well, using a spoon. Cover and marinate, refrigerated, for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees and bring chicken to room temperature. Turn chicken once more in marinade to coat well, then put baking dish in the oven, uncovered. Bake for 1 hour or until well browned and juices run clear when probed with a paring knife. Put dish under the broiler for a minute or so to char chicken slightly. Remove and serve with coconut rice, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 365, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 482 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality chicken: This will ensure that your jerk chicken is tender and flavorful.
  • Choose the right jerk seasoning: There are many different jerk seasonings available, so be sure to choose one that you like. You can also make your own jerk seasoning using a combination of allspice, thyme, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours: This will allow the jerk seasoning to penetrate the chicken and give it plenty of flavor.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat: This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides: Some popular sides for jerk chicken include rice and peas, roasted vegetables, and coleslaw.

Conclusion:

Jamaican jerk chicken drumsticks are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its bold flavors and tender meat, jerk chicken is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give Jamaican jerk chicken drumsticks a try. You won't be disappointed!

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