Name: Jerk Spice–Rubbed Chicken Legs
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 4-inch piece cinnamon stick; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon allspice berries; 2 teaspoons black peppercorns; 2 teaspoons whole cloves; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ cup olive oil; 4 chicken legs (thigh and drumstick); Kosher salt; A spice mill or a mortar and pestle

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Alex Lau

We took the traditional Jamaican jerk spice and…simplified it. Before you call the authenticity police, give it a try on roast chicken legs.

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