JERK SPICE-RUBBED CHICKEN LEGS

Jerk Spice-Rubbed Chicken Legs image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

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
1/4 cup olive oil
4 chicken legs (thigh and drumstick)
Kosher salt
A spice mill or a mortar and pestle

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. Whack cinnamon stick with the back side of a chef's knife to break into small pieces. Toast cinnamon, allspice, peppercorns, and cloves in a dry small skillet over medium-high, tossing, until fragrant, about 2 minutes; let cool.
Grind spices, brown sugar, thyme, and cayenne in spice mill or with mortar and pestle to a fine powder. Mix oil and 2 Tbsp. spice rub in a small bowl (save remaining rub for another use). Rub chicken legs with jerk spice mixture; season with salt. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until golden brown and cooked through, 30-35 minutes.
Do Ahead: Jerk spice can be made 3 months ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.