Whole30 Jerk Chicken Drumsticks
Bring bold Caribbean flavors to your Whole30 journey with these delicious jerk chicken drumsticks! Perfectly seasoned with a vibrant blend of fresh ginger, garlic, scotch bonnet peppers, green onions, and a medley of spices like allspice, cinnamon, and nutmeg, these drumsticks pack a flavorful punch that's both fiery and aromatic. Marinated to tender perfection, then baked until crispy, this recipe is a healthier, paleo-friendly twist on a Jamaican classic. With only 20 minutes of prep time, these chicken drumsticks make an easy yet impressive meal. Serve them hot alongside your favorite Whole30-approved sides for a satisfying, guilt-free dinner that’s family-friendly and bursting with mouthwatering spice.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 4 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 2 whole scotch bonnet peppers
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons allspice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 whole green onions
Instructions
Begin by preparing the jerk marinade. In a food processor, combine garlic cloves, fresh ginger, scotch bonnet peppers, fresh thyme, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, sea salt, green onions, olive oil, and fresh lime juice. Blend until smooth.
Place the chicken drumsticks in a large mixing bowl or a resealable plastic bag. Pour the jerk marinade over the drumsticks, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated.
Cover the bowl or seal the bag and refrigerate. Allow the drumsticks to marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
When ready to cook, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Take the marinated drumsticks out of the refrigerator and arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the skin is crispy. You can check internal temperature using a meat thermometer; it should read 165°F (74°C).
Remove the drumsticks from the oven and let them rest for about 5 minutes.
Serve the Whole30 jerk chicken drumsticks hot, paired with your favorite compliant sides for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1716 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.9 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.8 g | 129% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 2902 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 g | ||
| Protein | 180.4 g | 361% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 2171 mg | 46% | |
*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.
