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Jamaican-Style Oven Baked Jerk Chicken

Bring the bold, irresistible flavors of the Caribbean straight to your kitchen with this delicious Oven Baked Jerk Chicken! This Jamaican-inspired recipe features a whole spatchcocked chicken marinated in a flavorful blend of spicy jerk seasoning, fresh green seasoning, Debbie’s Caribbean Soul Spice, aromatic herbs, and a touch of liquid smoke for that authentic smoky jerk flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Main, Main Course
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 440
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken 5-6 lbs
  • 2 tbsp spicy jerk marinade
  • 1 tbsp green seasoning
  • 1 tbsp liquid smoke
  • 1 tbsp coconut aminos or low sodium soy sauce
  • ½ tsp Debbies Caribbean soul spice
  • 1 ½ tsp salt black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, all-purpose seasoning, lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 8 whole garlic cloves

Method
 

  1. Split chicken down the back, or remove the back. Spatchcock the chicken by pressing on the breast bone and flatten it. Wash the chicken in water and vinegar , pat dry. In a bowl combine all the seasonings listed in ingredients, and mix well to combine. Cut a few slices into the legs, thighs and breasts of the chicken. Season well on both sides, making sure some seasonings get into the cuts. Cover and marinade at least 4 hours, overnight is best.
  2. Preheat oven to 355, lay sliced onions and garlic on the pan, place the chicken on top bake uncovered for 1 hr. and 15 minutes, remove pour juices from pan over chicken and bake another 15 minutes.
    3. For the best flavor, marinate your chicken overnight in the refrigerator. Bake until the thickest part of the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), checking with a meat thermometer. Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the chicken and your oven.

Notes

Bring the bold, irresistible flavors of the Caribbean straight to your kitchen with this delicious Oven Baked Jerk Chicken! This Jamaican-inspired recipe features a whole spatchcocked chicken marinated in a flavorful blend of spicy jerk seasoning, fresh green seasoning, Debbie’s Caribbean Soul Spice, aromatic herbs, and a touch of liquid smoke for that authentic smoky jerk flavor. Slowly baked over a bed of sliced onions and whole garlic cloves, the chicken turns out beautifully golden, tender, juicy, and bursting with savory, spicy goodness. Perfect for Sunday dinner, family gatherings, or a flavorful weeknight meal, this oven-baked version delivers all the delicious Caribbean flavors you love without needing an outdoor grill. Serve it with traditional Jamaican rice and peas, steamed cabbage, fried plantains, or your favorite side dishes for a satisfying island-inspired feast.