Jerk Chicken with Corn Bread

Name: Jerk Chicken with Corn Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Central American, Caribbean
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 2 kilograms chicken, cut into pieces; 241 grams box corn muffin mix; 2 Tbsps garlic powder; 2 teaspoons ground allspice; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced; 1 Juice lime; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 Tbsps molasses; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 2 Tbsps paprika; 2 bunches scallions, trimmed

Jerk Chicken with Corn Bread might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 42% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 4 servings with 1334 calories, 90g of protein, and 82g of fat each. A mixture of paprika, cayenne pepper, ground allspice, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the corn muffin mix you could follow this main course with the Corn Muffin Churros as a dessert. This recipe is typical of Central American cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 15 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet.

Instructions

Heat oven to 400 F.Thinly slice the dark green tips of 4 scallions; set aside.

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Green Onions

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Oven

Place the remaining scallions in a roasting pan.In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, allspice, nutmeg, cayenne, salt, black pepper, oil, lime juice, and molasses.

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Garlic Powder

Black Pepper

Lime Juice

Green Onions

Allspice

Molasses

Ground Cayenne Pepper

Paprika

Nutmeg

Salt

Cooking Oil

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Roasting Pan

Bowl

Spread the spice mixture over and under the chicken skin.

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Whole Chicken

Spread

Place the chicken on top of the scallions. Roast until the chicken is cooked through, about 45 minutes.Meanwhile, prepare the corn muffin mix according to the package directions. Stir in the jalapeno and reserved sliced scallions and scrape the batter into a greased 8-inch-square pan.

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Corn Muffin Mix

Green Onions

Jalapeno Pepper

Whole Chicken

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Frying Pan

Place in oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

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Oven

Serve the chicken with the roasted scallions, corn bread, and lime wedges, if desired. Tip: For a more intense flavor, rub the spice mixture over the chicken, then refrigerate for at least 8 hours before roasting.

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Lime Wedge