Jerking the Chicken - Feeding the Flock 23

3-4 lbs. chicken leg quarters or thighs

2-3 2" cinnamon sticks

1¼ tbsp. allspice berries

2 tsp. black peppercorns

2 tsp. whole cloves (or if you are out like I was, use ¾ tsp. ground cloves)

2 tbsp. brown sugar

1¼ tbsp. dried thyme

¼ cup olive oil

Preheat oven to 425º

Use a pepper grinder or a mallet to smash the cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, peppercorns and whole cloves into a fine powder.  Combine with brown sugar, and thyme and mix well.  Add the olive oil and mix to combine.  

Bake in preheated oven for about 45 minutes.  Remove chicken from pan, (feel free to make gravy with drippings if desired).  

Serve with salad and Jalapeño Cheddar Muffins.

Enjoy,

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