Spicy Jerk Chicken

Looking for interesting homemade ways to spice up your chicken? This Jerk rub will take seconds to make and delivers spicy fragrant flavours which need only a squeeze of lemon when serving to finish it to perfection. Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your liking and enjoy with a fresh side salad. If you are super conscious of fat, remove the skin before cooking.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 TB onion powder
• 1 TB garlic powder
• 2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• pinch ground cinnamon
• pinch cayenne pepper
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 TB olive oil
• 4 large bone-in chicken thighs
• lemon wedges, to serve

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl apart (from the chicken and lemon) to form a paste. Rub the paste all over the chicken pieces using clean hands to rub into all parts of the chicken. Place the chicken onto a roasting tray and bake for 30-35 minutes, until juices run clear when pierced.
3. Serve with lemon wedges and your side dish of choice.