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
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- 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.
- Serve with lemon wedges and your side dish of choice.