This Jamaican-style baked chicken is juicy, packed with seasoning, and full of that cozy island flavor we all grew up on. With golden skin, tender meat, and a rich homemade gravy, this is the perfect weekday or Sunday dinner .
Ingredients
Chicken
2–5 lbs chicken (legs, thighs, or mixed pieces)
1 lime or lemon (to clean the chicken)
Dry Seasonings
1 tbsp chicken seasoning
1 tbsp all-purpose seasoning
1 tsp scotch bonnet powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika (for color)
1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
Green Seasoning
1 medium onion, sliced
3–6 cloves garlic
2 stalks scallion
3 sprig thyme 6-10 pimento berries
½ green sweet pepper, sliced
½ Scotch bonnet pepper, optional For the sauce
½ cup bbq sauce
2 tbsp ketchup
Instructions
1. Clean & prep the chicken
Wash chicken with lime or lemon, rinse well, and pat dry.
2. Make the green seasoning
Blend together:
1 medium onion
3–6 cloves garlic
2 stalks scallion
a few pimento berries
1 sprig thyme
½ sweet pepper
½ Scotch bonnet pepper (optional)
Blend until smooth or slightly chunky.
Set aside 3 tablespoons for the chicken.
3. Season the chicken
Add to the chicken:
✔ chicken seasoning
✔ all-purpose seasoning
✔ black pepper
✔ garlic powder
✔ onion powder
✔ paprika
✔ salt
✔ 3 tbsp blended green seasoning
✔ 2 tbsp browning or soy sauce
✔ 2 tbsp ketchup
✔ 1 tbsp oil
Rub everything into the chicken very well.
Let it marinate 30 minutes or overnight.
4. Preheat the oven
Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).
5. Arrange chicken in the pan
Place chicken skin-side up in a baking dish.
6. Bake
Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
Remove foil, baste chicken with the gravy, and bake uncovered for another 20–30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Brush on your BBQ + ketchup sauce during the last 10 minutes.
7. Serve and enjoy!
Perfect with rice & peas, white rice, or steamed veggies.
Cooking Tips for the Best Jamaican Baked Chicken
- Blend your green seasoning fresh — it gives the chicken a deeper, richer flavor than bottled mixes.
- Marinate overnight if you can. The longer it sits, the more flavorful and juicy the chicken gets.
- Baste the chicken halfway through to keep it moist and help the skin brown evenly.
- Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end if you want the skin extra golden.
- Use bone-in chicken for the richest flavor and juiciest meat.
Serving Suggestions
Serve your Jamaican baked chicken with:
- Rice & peas (classic Sunday dinner combo)
- White rice with extra gravy
- Pumpkin rice for a cozy twist
- Steamed cabbage or callaloo
- Fried plantains
- Macaroni salad
- Roasted vegetables
- Potato salad (Jamaican style)
For a full plate, pair it with one starch + one vegetable.
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