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jerk chicken breast on a white plate next to white rice and vegetable salad.
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Jerk Chicken For One

This easy Jerk Chicken recipe is made with a simple spice blend and baked in under 30 minutes. It’s a flavorful, perfectly portioned meal for one.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Caribbean, Jamaican
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: baked chicken, caribbean chicken, caribbean jerk chicken, chicken, jamaican jerk chicken, jerk chicken
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar -packed
  • ½ teaspoon allspice
  • ⅛ teaspoon cumin
  • ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 (5 to 6 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, allspice, cumin, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the olive oil.
    Pro Tip: For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • Rub the seasoning all over the chicken breast. Place the chicken in a lightly greased 5x7-inch baking dish.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Transfer the chicken to a plate, spoon the pan juices over the top, slice, and serve.

Notes

  • Read through the recipe and Ingredient Notes before you begin. This dish comes together quickly, so it helps to have everything ready.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy and tender.
  • If brown sugar sticks to the baking dish, pour in boiling water to loosen it easily.
**Note: If you'd like to make your jerk chicken a little spicy, add a pinch of cayenne pepper. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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