If you like your baked chicken juicy, well seasoned, and cooked to perfection, then my baked bbq jerk chicken recipe will be perfect for you.
My Jerk BBQ Chicken is the perfect high-protein recipe that’s big on flavor and perfect for meal prep.
Chile. this juicy oven-baked chicken gets marinated with jerk spices, then topped with a sweet BBQ sauce and baked to perfection.
Whether you’re focused on clean eating, meal prep, or simply want a chicken recipe that’s full of flavor, this Caribbean-inspired BBQ chicken is a go-to you’ll want on repeat.
No need for a grill- it combines Jamaican jerk chicken vibes without the need for it. This oven baked method and sweet bbq sauce is sure to have you hooked.
As always, if you make this, let me know how it came out for you!
Shopping List
4 pounds chicken (legs and thighs)
Adobo all purpose seasoning
Badia complete seasoning
Garlic powder
Paprika
Ground ginger
Thyme
Extra virgin olive oil
Wet jerk seasoning (Walkerswood mild )
Dry jerk seasoning (I used Caribbean rhythm jerk seasoning )
Jamaican browning (I used the Grace brand)
2 tablespoon green seasoning (optional)
Red bell pepper
Orange or green bell pepper
Green onion
BBQ sauce (I used Sweet Baby rays)
Dark brown sugar
In a small bowl combine the bbq sauce and brown sugar (optional)
Ingredients
4 pounds chicken (I used legs and thighs)
3/4 teaspoon adobo all purpose seasoning
1 + 1/2 teaspoon Badia complete seasoning
2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ginger ground
1/2 teaspoon thyme
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoon wet jerk seasoning (Walkerswood mild )
1 tablespoon dry jerk seasoning (I used Caribbean rhythm jerk seasoning )
1 teaspoon Jamaican browning (I used the Grace brand)
2 tablespoon green seasoning (optional)
1/2 red bell pepper
1/2 orange or green bell pepper
2 sprigs green onion
1 + 1/2 cup bbq sauce (I used Sweet Baby Ray’s)
Instructions
1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2.Add chicken to a large deep bowl.
3.Add all purpose, complete seasoning , garlic powder,paprika, ginger, thyme, olive oil,wet jerk seasoning, dry jerk seasoning, browning, green seasoning (optional) , red bell pepper, orange or green bell pepper, and green onion.
4.Mix well until all of the chicken pieces are evenly coated with the seasoning (optional : marinate for 4-24 hours)
5.Add seasoned chicken to a large, deep baking dish.
6.In a small bowl combine the bbq sauce and brown sugar.
7.Spoon the bbq sauce over the chicken. Bake for 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes uncovered (or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees)- baste chicken every 20 minutes during the cook time.
8.Remove from oven and baste a final time, serve, and enjoy !
