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Keto Jamaican Jerk Chicken in the Oven

Keto Jerk Chicken costs around $6-7 to for 8 servings, making it the perfect way to feed a large group of people at your next cook-out! ! Keto Jerk Chicken has 140 calories per serving, no carbs, and 24 grams of protein!!  Make some extra drum sticks for a high protein snack or lunch.  Keto Jerk Chicken is a lean protein that is scientifically proven to help you live longer, healthier life as a part the Keto Mediterranean Lifestyle!! Serve with Keto Cuban Black Beans for an inexpensive cook-out for family and friends!! https://kaceysketo.com/keto-cuban-black-beans/
Print Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Caribbean
Servings 8 people
Calories 140 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 shallow oven pan lined with tin foil
  • 1 Grill optional

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 lbs chicken drumsticks and thighs
  • 3-4 sprigs Fresh mint
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup chopped onion May use sweet, green, or red onions
  • 2 TB fresh ginger minced May use 1 tsp powdered ginger
  • 6 cloves garlic minced May use 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 4 limes zested and juiced
  • 1 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cardamom
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 2-3 TBs Jamaican Jerk seasoning

Instructions
 

Marinade

  • Muddle the mint in a bowl with olive oil.
  • Add the onions, ginger, garlic, and spices.
  • Add one cup filtered water.
  • Whisk the marinade in the bowl.
  • Reserve one cup of marinade for grilling and basting. Store in a covered dish in the fridge.
  • Place chicken in a glass casserole dish, pour marinade over, cover and marinade for at least 8 hours, preferable overnight.

Jamaican Keto Jerk Chicken

  • Place the drumsticks on a tin-foil lined shallow oven pan.
  • Brush with the reserved marinade and heavily coat with Jamaican Jerk seasoning.
  • Place in 350 degree oven for 30-40 minutes until almost cooked through- 165 degrees.
  • Brush with more marinade or olive oil, sprinkle with more seasoning, and brown on grill for the last five minutes. May broil in the oven for 2 minutes.

Notes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo2NG1uBekI To see the recipe on You Tube 
 
Please subscribe to my You Channel for more healthy and delish Keto Mediterranean recipes https://www.youtube.com/c/KaceyAnnReynolds
Keyword carnivore, high protein and low carb, inexpensive meals for your family, jerk chicken in the oven, Keto Fusion, Gluten Free, Whole30, Paleo, Kid Friendly, mediterranean keto