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I did a previous post on Jamaican Jerk Seasoning where I mentioned that Jerk Seasoning is a traditional Jamaican spicy sauce or paste used to season different meats before cooking. Jerk is specifically for the spicy food lover.
If and when you visit Jamaica, we have a variety of popular Jerk restaurants or spots , (as we Jamaicans call them), all across the island that would definitely satisfy your palate. However, until then you can try my homemade jerk recipe which I think is quite good and will satisfy your “Jamaican Jerk” craving.
This recipe, we specifically use with chicken in my home, but can also be used with other meats. I have another post for Jamaican Jerk Pork which is a different recipe combination.
To make this recipe, you would combine the ingredients using the Jamaican Jerk Seasoning post which is basically making a jerk rub by blending together those ingredients. You would then rub the jerk seasoning with some salt on the chicken and marinade in a seasoning bowl for at least 2 hours.
Then you would place the chicken in a non-stick baking pan where you would bake according to the directions. Try them both and leave me a comment below.

Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken quarters Of choice
- 2 Tbsp. + 2 tsp. *Jamaican Jerk Seasoning (See Jamaican Jerk Seasoning post)
- 2 tsp. Salt
Instructions
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Season chicken with above ingredients, rubbing under skin as well.
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Cover in seasoning bowl or bag and place in fridge to marinade at least 2 hours for best results.
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Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Place chicken quarters 1" apart on a baking pan. Cover with foil. Bake for 40 minutes.
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Uncover and turn on other side. Bake20 minutes, turn and bake another 20 minutes.
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Increase temperature to 400 degrees and bake 10 minutes on each side to brown. (If using breast quarters, it may require less cooking time than leg quarters to prevent dryness)