Oven-Baked BBQ Jerk Chicken for When Grilling Season Ends

Category Chicken
Author: Sammy D

The grill does not get the last word on jerk chicken.

When the patio furniture goes away and the evenings turn cool, your oven picks up right where the grill left off. Here is how to make juicy, sticky, oven-baked BBQ jerk chicken using Sammy D's, so the sweet heat carries you straight through fall.

Oven-Baked BBQ Jerk Chicken for When Grilling Season Ends

Ingredients

  • Bone in, skin on chicken (thighs and drumsticks are ideal for oven baking)
  • Sammy D's BBQ jerk sauce
  • Salt and pepper
  • A squeeze of lime
  • Optional: a rack set over a baking sheet for crispier skin

No grill, no measuring, no problem.

How to make oven-baked BBQ jerk chicken

  1. Season and coat: Pat the chicken dry, season with salt and pepper, then coat it generously with Sammy D's, holding some clean sauce back for later. If you have time, let it sit so the flavour sinks in. For the full soaking method, see our BBQ jerk marinade guide.
  2. Bake: Arrange the chicken on a rack over a lined baking sheet so heat can move all the way around it. Bake at a steady, moderate heat, skin side up, until it is cooked through and the skin has started to render and colour. The rack is the trick to skin that crisps instead of steams.
  3. Glaze and broil: Brush on a fresh coat of sauce, then move the chicken up close to the broiler for a few minutes to caramelize the glaze into sticky, charred edges. Watch it closely, because the brown sugar and honey in the sauce colour quickly.
  4. Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest so it stays juicy, add one last brush of sauce and a squeeze of lime, and serve. That final coat is where the shine lives.

What to serve with oven jerk chicken

Lean into cozy season with rice, roasted sweet potatoes, or a warm slaw. Prefer the outdoor version while the weather holds? Our grilled BBQ jerk chicken has you covered.

Tips for the juiciest oven jerk chicken

Bake on a rack for airflow, cook to doneness rather than the clock, and save the broiler for the very end so the glaze sets without burning. Keep clean sauce aside for glazing and serving.

Frequently asked questions

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