INSTRUCTIONS
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Preheat your oven to 200c (180 Fan) Gas Mark 6 and line a baking sheet or baking tray with parchment paper or foil. Don’t skimp on the lining because the honey caramelises during baking. trust me, you’ll thank me at cleanup time.
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In a small bowl, combine the oil, honey, and jerk seasoning.
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Place the chicken pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet or tray. With a spoon, spoon half of the sauce over the chicken pieces. Sometimes I place the drumsticks in a big bowl and toss them in half of the seasoning paste to coat them well, I keep a little less than half to baste them halfway through. Both methods work well.
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Bake drumsticks for 35 to 40 minutes, making sure to flip the chicken with tongs halfway through cooking and baste or spoon the remaining jerk sauce over the top.
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Around minute 30, check that the honey coating isn’t too dark. If it is, make a tent over the tray with foil to prevent burning.
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Remove from the oven when the meat’s internal temperature is at 175F, about 40 to 45min.