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Jerk Chicken for One

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword baked jerk chicken, caribbean chicken, chicken for one, dinner for one
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 1 serving
A chicken breast rubbed with brown sugar, allspice, and warm spices, then baked until juicy.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon allspice
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional: pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 (5–6-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast

Directions

  • Heat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 5x7-inch baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, allspice, cumin, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the oil and the cayenne, if using.
  • Rub the mixture all over the chicken and set it in the dish.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until it reaches 165°F. Let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes if you like, then slice it and spoon the pan juices over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2.9g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 377mg | Potassium: 602mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1.1mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); boneless counted as raw chicken breast. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.