Low Carb Jerk Chicken Drumsticks
Experience bold Caribbean flavors with these Low Carb Jerk Chicken Drumsticks—a perfect blend of spice, zest, and savory goodness, designed to satisfy while keeping carbs in check! This easy recipe features tender chicken drumsticks marinated in a fragrant mix of lime juice, ginger, garlic, and warming spices like allspice, cinnamon, and nutmeg, creating a deliciously complex flavor profile. Ready in under an hour, these oven-baked drumsticks achieve a perfectly caramelized exterior while remaining juicy inside. Ideal for a keto-friendly dinner or meal prep, they pair beautifully with roasted low-carb veggies or a fresh green salad. Packed with big taste and low on carbs, this jerk chicken recipe is your ticket to a healthier twist on a Jamaican classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, grated
- 3 stalks Green onions, chopped
- 2 teaspoons Thyme, dried
- 2 teaspoons Allspice, ground
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon, ground
- 1 teaspoon Nutmeg, ground
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the chicken drumsticks with paper towels, then set them aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped green onions, dried thyme, ground allspice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix these ingredients well to form a marinade.
Place the chicken drumsticks into the bowl with the marinade and toss well to coat each piece thoroughly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the marinated drumsticks on it, ensuring they are evenly spaced and not touching.
Bake the chicken drumsticks in the preheated oven for approximately 40 minutes, turning them halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning.
Once the internal temperature of the drumsticks reaches 165°F (74°C) and they are nicely caramelized, remove them from the oven.
Allow the drumsticks to rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy with a side of low carb vegetables or a salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1742 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.4 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.8 g | 129% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 4090 mg | 178% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 183.4 g | 367% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 2276 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
