Smoked Spiced Chicken Jerky
Smoked Spiced Chicken Jerky delivers a deeply seasoned chew with hints of soy, teriyaki, and Worcestershire balanced by ginger, garlic, and a warm cayenne kick. The smoked salt adds an authentic campfire note that lingers without overpowering the lean chicken. Ideal for road trips, hiking fuel, or a satisfying afternoon snack, it packs bold flavor into every strip.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook4 hrs
- Serves24
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Smoked Spiced Chicken Jerky, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Slice the chicken with the grain into very thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick, while it is still mostly frozen.
- 2
Whisk the soy sauce, teriyaki marinade, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, lemon juice, smoked salt, ginger, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne in a bowl, then pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken strips, coat them with the marinade, press out the excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- 3
When you are ready to cook, preheat the oven to 180 degrees F (80 degrees C). Spray a wire rack with cooking spray and set it on a rimmed baking sheet.
- 4
Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off the excess. Arrange the chicken on the prepared rack as close as possible without pieces touching. Discard the remaining marinade.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven, turning once halfway through, until the chicken is uniformly dark orange and dry inside when cut in half, 4 to 5 hours.
- Calories 39.43 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 6.49 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 1.77 g 1%
- Total Fat 0.8 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.2 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 23.0 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 594.55 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 0.75 g --
- Added Sugars 0.49 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 1.65 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.26 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 78.92 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 1.55 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.29 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Smoked Spiced Chicken Jerky is made with 12 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 4 hrs 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Cooking Spray, and Dried Parsley. Each serving provides about 39.43 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Smoked Spiced Chicken Jerky made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Cooking Spray, Dried Parsley, Garlic Powder. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Smoked Spiced Chicken Jerky?
- About 4 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 4 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 39.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Smoked Spiced Chicken Jerky easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Smoked Spiced Chicken Jerky healthy?
- Smoked Spiced Chicken Jerky has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 39.43 calories and 6.49 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 594.55 mg (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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