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Honey Jerk Baked Chicken

3 h 30 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken leg quarters (rinsed and patted dry)Meat4 pieces
  • adobo seasoning (to taste)Spices8 g
  • garlic powder (to taste)Spices6 g
  • rotisserie chicken seasoning (to taste)Spices8 g
  • smoked paprika (to taste)Spices6 g
  • onion powder (to taste)Spices6 g
  • minced garlic (minced)Produce15 g
  • jerk seasoning (to taste)Spices10 g
  • jerk paste (Walkerswood Mild or favorite)Pantry15 ml
  • browning sauce (for color)Pantry15 ml
  • oil (as needed)Pantry30 ml
  • bell peppers (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • onion (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • butter (half a stick)Dairy56 g
  • honeyPantry15 ml
  • brown sugarPantry48 g
  • jerk paste (for the sauce)Pantry15 ml
  • onion powder (to taste)Spices3 g
  • garlic powder (to taste)Spices3 g

per serving

Nutrition

402kcal

Carbs
20 g
Proteins
27 g
Fat
24 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Baking dish
  • Oven
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Kitchen thermometer

step by step

Method

  1. Preheat the oven

    • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
    Step 1
  2. Season the chicken

    • Place the chicken leg quarters in a baking dish.
    • Season generously with adobo, garlic powder, rotisserie chicken seasoning, paprika, onion powder, minced garlic, jerk seasoning and jerk paste.
    • Add the browning sauce and a little oil, then rub so every piece is well coated.
    Step 2
  3. Marinate the chicken

    • Let the seasoned chicken marinate.
    Step 3
  4. Bake covered

    • Add the sliced peppers and onions around the chicken.
    • Cover the baking dish tightly with foil.
    • Bake at 400°F (200°C).
    Step 4
  5. Make the honey jerk sauce

    • Melt the butter in a saucepan.
    • Combine with the honey, brown sugar, jerk paste, onion powder and garlic powder.
    • Stir until everything is well combined.
    Step 5
  6. Glaze and finish baking

    • Remove the chicken from the oven and carefully uncover.
    • Pour the honey jerk sauce all over the chicken, coating each piece.
    • Return to the oven uncovered so the sauce caramelizes into a sticky glaze.
    Step 6
  7. Check and serve

    • Make sure the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C).
    • Serve with mashed potatoes, broccoli and cheese.
    Step 7