Sweet Chili Baked Jerk Chicken
Recipe Overview
Overview
This Sweet Chili Baked Jerk Chicken recipe is a delightful combination of flavors that transports you straight to the Caribbean. The chicken, marinated in a vibrant mix of jerk spices, honey, and soy sauce, is baked until perfectly tender and juicy. The addition of fresh garlic, thyme, and scallions not only enhances the flavor but also adds a beautiful aroma to the dish.
One of the standout features of this recipe is the sweet chili sauce that coats the chicken. It’s a simple yet effective way to elevate the dish, providing a perfect balance of sweetness and heat. As the chicken bakes, the sauce thickens and caramelizes, creating a delicious glaze that clings to the meat.
For those who love a bit of spice, this dish is a must-try. The jerk seasoning gives it a kick, while the sweet chili sauce tempers the heat, making it enjoyable for everyone. Serve it with rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal that’s sure to impress family and friends.
Overall, this Sweet Chili Baked Jerk Chicken is not just a meal; it’s an experience filled with vibrant flavors and comforting aromas. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a recipe you’ll want to keep in your rotation for years to come.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Wash and clean chicken in lemon juice.
Tip: You can use any seasoning of your choice if you don't have all the ingredients.
Use a paper towel to remove excess water from the chicken.
Add a little oil and seasoning to the chicken and mix well.
Rub wet jerk seasoning onto the chicken to ensure it's well coated.
Optionally, let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Brush a baking pan with a little oil.
Add onion, scallion, thyme, and garlic to the bottom of the baking pan.
Place the seasoned chicken in the baking pan.
Bake the chicken in the oven at 180°C for 35 to 40 minutes.
In a pot, add 4 to 5 tablespoons of water to the seasoning mix.
Tip: If you have pineapple juice, you can add it for extra flavor.
Add ketchup to the pot and mix until combined.
Add more water to the sauce to loosen it up.
Add dark soy sauce and chili seed to the mixture.
Tip: Taste the sauce and adjust with more honey or ketchup if needed.
Allow the sauce to simmer until it thickens.
Take the chicken out of the oven and check its appearance.
Brush the sauce over the chicken.
Tip: Remove excess liquid from the chicken before adding the sauce.
Put the chicken back in the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
Tip: Putting the chicken back in the oven after adding sauce helps it stick better.
Cut the chicken and plate it up.
Add scallion on top for presentation.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Soy
→ Substitution: Coconut Aminos
Nutrition
Skill Level
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Jerk seasoning is a traditional Jamaican spice blend that includes allspice, thyme, and Scotch bonnet peppers.
- •Marinating chicken for at least 30 minutes enhances the flavor and tenderness.
- •Baking chicken uncovered allows the skin to become crispy and flavorful.
- •Sweet chili sauce can be adjusted in sweetness by adding more honey or ketchup.
