Best 11 Mock Jerk Style Chicken Legs Recipes

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Embark on a tantalizing culinary journey with our collection of delectable mock jerk-style chicken leg recipes. These dishes capture the essence of traditional Jamaican jerk chicken, offering a symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Kingston.

Our recipes showcase a diverse range of cooking techniques, ensuring that there's something for every palate and skill level. Dive into the aromatic world of Grilled Mock Jerk Chicken Legs, where succulent chicken legs are infused with a vibrant blend of jerk spices and grilled to perfection. For those who prefer the convenience of indoor cooking, our Skillet Mock Jerk Chicken Legs offer an equally flavorful experience, with chicken legs seared in a skillet until crispy and infused with jerk seasonings.

If you're seeking a healthier option, our Air Fryer Mock Jerk Chicken Legs provide a crispy and flavorful alternative without compromising on taste. And for those who love the richness of slow-cooked meals, our Slow Cooker Mock Jerk Chicken Legs offer fall-off-the-bone tenderness with minimal effort.

No matter your cooking preference, our mock jerk-style chicken leg recipes guarantee an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

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.

MOCK CHICKEN LEGS



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When I was young, my mother made this recipe for us. Recently, I was going through her cookbook collection and found it. Now I make this tasty, fun appetizer for my own family and enjoy mixing the old memories with new ones. -Jeanne Herda, Burnsville, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/2 cup cornflake crumbs
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 pound ground pork
3/4 pound ground veal
12 Popsicle sticks
COATING:
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
2 cups cornflake crumbs
Oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble ground meat over mixture and mix well. Shape a 1/4 cupful of meat mixture around each Popsicle stick to resemble a 3-in. log., In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and milk. Place cornflake crumbs in another shallow bowl. Coat each leg in crumbs, then dip in egg mixture and recoat in crumbs. Let stand for 5 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°., In an electric skillet, heat 1/4 in. oil to 375°. Fry legs, a few at a time, for 1 minute on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. , Arrange on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 374mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 12g protein.

GRANDMA FLORENCE SLAGLE'S MOCK CHICKEN LEGS



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Florence Slagle was my nephew David's grandmother and a lifelong friend of mine from the little village I grew up in. Florence loved to cook and created many memories surrounding her cooking and baking. Florence and I had shared many recipes over the years... I hope you enjoy this one! ***These are not my photos, but they...

Provided by Colleen Sowa

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

MOCK CHICKEN DRUM STICKS
1 1/2 lb lean ground pork
1 1/2 lb lean ground veal
1 tsp each: salt and onion powder
1/2 tsp each: ground black pepper and poultry seasoning
EGG COATING
2 large eggs (beaten well)
1/3 c milk
BREAD COATING
1 c fine, dry bread crumbs
FOR FRYING
1/3 c shortening
OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
3/4 c meat stock or water
paprika (to sprinkle lightly... optional)
bamboo skewers or popsicle sticks

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all mock chicken leg ingredients together well. Form into chicken drum stick shapes.
  • 2. Beat together the egg and milk. Dip the "drum sticks" into egg and milk mixture.
  • 3. Put Bread crumbs in a bowl. Dip the "drum sticks" into the bread crumbs to totally coat them.
  • 4. PAN FRIED METHOD: .
  • 5. Fry the "drum sticks" in shortening in a medium-hot skillet. Turning to brown on all sides.
  • 6. Pour the meat stock (or water) into the pan. Cover and simmer slowly on low heat for about 1 hour until "drum sticks" are cooked and a gravy has formed. 10 servings.
  • 7. OVEN METHOD: .
  • 8. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use cooking spray to coat baking sheet.
  • 9. Place coated mock chicken "drum sticks" onto baking pan. (Optional: sprinkle the "drum sticks" lightly with paprika). Bake 15 minutes. Turn "drum sticks" over and bake 15 - 20 minutes longer or until the "drum sticks" are browned and cooked through.
  • 10. ***** Optional: You can form the "drum sticks" onto skewers or popsicle sticks to form "drum stick handles".

CITY CHICKEN: MOCK CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS



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These mock chicken drumsticks are made with ground veal, pork, or a combination. It's a vintage "city chicken" recipe from the 1900s.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds ground veal (or pork or a combination)
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cups cracker meal, divided
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crumbled sage leaf
3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat oven to 400 F. Grease a jelly roll pan well.
  • Combine ground meat, egg, milk, 1/2 cup cracker crumbs, salt, pepper, and sage in a large bowl; gently mix until well blended.
  • Divide meat mixture into 16 portions. Form each portion into a drumstick shape around a skewer.
  • Place melted butter in a bowl wide enough to fit drumstick; put remaining 1 cup cracker crumbs in a pie plate.
  • Dip each drumstick into melted butter then roll in cracker meal.
  • Place drumsticks in a single layer in greased jelly roll pan and drizzle remaining melted butter over tops of drumsticks.
  • Bake for about 45 minutes, until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 171 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Sodium 641 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 40 g, ServingSize Serves 8, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

MOCK JERK STYLE CHICKEN LEGS



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My inspiration for this recipe is a jerk type of marinade...i did it in the oven but it could easily be done on the grill also.

Provided by Robin Batterson

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h45m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lbs chicken legs, about 6 (2 tsp bat tears)
3 black tea bags (brewed with 1 cup boiling water till strong tea about 10 minutes)
1 grapefruit, juiced
2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup corn oil or 1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 teaspoons thyme
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix all liquids: tea, grapefruit juice, corn syrup and oil together, put in blender with ginger and blend. place this liquid in ziplock bag with the chicken and marinate 1 hour.
  • mix all remaining spices together well*. add to chicken and marinade. allow to marinade for another hour.
  • * if you like really spicy food, save some of the spice mixture and sprinkle on chicken right before roasting.
  • preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake chicken legs on a rack over cookie sheet or roasting pan for 45-60 minutes.

MOCK CHICKEN LEGS



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When my Mom was little, she would have this as part of her birthday party picnic. With it would be potato salad, dressed up B&M beans, potato chips, watermelon, brownies, and her cucumbers. Her birthday is August 16, so she remembers how it was always really hot, yet her Mom would still prepare everything for her special day. She would make enough for 2 skewers per person, and with all of her family that meant feeding 12 people. The amount of meat I have listed is an estimate, as the paper this was originally written on didn't list specifics, so I don't know how much she bought to feed that many!

Provided by BeccaB3c

Categories     Pork

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs pork tenderloin, cut up into 1 inch pieces
2 lbs veal, cut up into 1 inch pieces
flour
salt and pepper
butter
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
wooden skewer

Steps:

  • Place 1 inch pieces of pork and veal alternately on skewers, almost 5 pieces per stick.
  • Season with flour, salt and pepper.
  • Brown in butter; do not crowd; turn often to brown evenly.
  • Place in a roasting pan.
  • Pour 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup over top.
  • Cover and bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 2 hours.

JERK SPICE-RUBBED CHICKEN LEGS



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We took the traditional Jamaican jerk spice and simplified it. Before you call the authenticity police, give it a try on roast chicken legs.

Provided by Andy Baraghani

Categories     Bon Appétit     Spice     Chicken     Roast     Cinnamon     Clove     Thyme     Dinner     Jamaica     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (4-inch) piece cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon allspice berries
2 teaspoons black peppercorns
2 teaspoons whole cloves
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
4 chicken legs (thigh and drumstick)
Kosher salt
Special Equipment
A spice mill or a mortar and pestle

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Whack cinnamon stick with the back side of a chef's knife to break into small pieces. Toast cinnamon, allspice, peppercorns, and cloves in a dry small skillet over medium-high, tossing, until fragrant, about 2 minutes; let cool.
  • Grind spices, brown sugar, thyme, and cayenne in spice mill or with mortar and pestle to a fine powder. Mix oil and 2 Tbsp. spice rub in a small bowl (save remaining rub for another use). Rub chicken legs with jerk spice mixture; season with salt. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until golden brown and cooked through, 30-35 minutes.
  • Do Ahead
  • Jerk spice can be made 3 months ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

BAKED MOCK CHICKEN LEGS RECIPE



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Provided by crisscut

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb. ground pork
1 lb. ground veal
10 crackers, rolled very fine
2 whole eggs, well beaten with a little milk
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. sage
1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
8 skewers

Steps:

  • Mix meat and spices, form on sticks. Dip into eggs, then roll in cracker crumbs. Brown in a pan, then bake about an hour at 325 degrees. A double recipe will make about 16 with the same amount of egg mixture.

MOCK CHICKEN LEGS



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Chicken leg shaped veal and pork, spiced perfectly, then browned and simmered.

Provided by SALLYCOOKS

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 1h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ pound ground pork
1 pound ground veal
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon chopped green bell pepper
¼ cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2 eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Combine ground pork, ground veal, salt, paprika, green pepper and pineapple. Shape like a chicken leg around a wooden skewer. Roll in bread crumbs, then in egg slightly beaten with 1 tablespoon water and again in bread crumbs.
  • Let stand 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Brown in frying pan in hot fat, add a little water, then reduce temperature. Cover tightly and let cook slowly for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 192.1 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 899 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

CHICAGO MOCK CHICKEN LEGS



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A great way to recycle leftover meat. A thrifty variation on city chicken, this dish might or might not actually contain chicken. From the Mississippi Valley chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947. Delicious with Vegetable Puffs(recipe #230939). Cooking time approximate.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups meat, minced (leftover is fine)
cayenne pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon bell pepper, seeded and minced
1 egg, beaten with
1 tablespoon water
breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Melt butter; blend in flour salt and pepper.
  • Add milk gradually, stirring constantly until mixture thickens, then cook about a minute longer.
  • Add the meat to the white sauce followed by the seasonings and bell pepper.
  • Spread on a plate to cool.
  • Shape like chicken legs and insert a wooden skewer.
  • Roll in crumbs, egg, then crumbs again.
  • Fry in deep hot fat (380F) and drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.3, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 92, Sodium 420.2, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 4.5

CITY CHICKEN (MOCK CHICKEN LEGS)



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Make and share this City Chicken (Mock Chicken Legs) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bigherbncv

Categories     Veal

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 lb pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
3/4 lb veal steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 egg, beaten
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • Heat/melt shortening in frying pan, low heat.
  • Place pork & veal cubes alternately on 6" skewers.
  • Dip skewered meats in to egg.
  • Roll meats in bread crumbs.
  • Cook skewed meats in shortening about 60 minutes.
  • Turn meats occasionally for even cooking.
  • Remove from pan, drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.8, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 119.7, Sodium 223.4, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.2, Protein 24

Tips:

  • Use a variety of spices. The key to great jerk chicken is using a variety of spices, including allspice, thyme, scallions, garlic, and habanero peppers. Don't be afraid to experiment with different combinations to create your own unique jerk seasoning.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes. This will help the flavors of the jerk seasoning to penetrate the chicken.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat. This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Baste the chicken with the marinade during cooking. This will help to keep the chicken moist and flavorful.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides. Some popular options include rice and peas, coleslaw, and fried plantains.

Conclusion:

Mock Jerk Style Chicken Legs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for any occasion. With a flavorful marinade and a crispy, juicy interior, these chicken legs are sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook chicken, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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