Chicken thighs and drumsticks marinated in a jerk-style spice blend and grilled until charred, served with classic rice and peas.
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minutesChicken thighs and drumsticks marinated in a jerk-style spice blend and grilled until charred, served with classic rice and peas.
Ingredients
Chicken thighs and drumsticks
2 tbsp allspice
2 tbsp soy sauce
A thumb of ginger, grated
Juice of 2 limes
A few sprigs fresh thyme
2 tbsp soft brown sugar
1 onion, roughly chopped
Rice, kidney beans and coconut milk, to serve
Directions
- Blend the allspice, soy sauce, ginger, lime juice, thyme, brown sugar and onion into a paste.
- Rub the marinade all over the chicken and leave for at least a few hours, ideally overnight.
- Cook the rice with kidney beans and a splash of coconut milk until tender.
- Grill the chicken over medium-hot coals, turning regularly, until charred and cooked through.
- Serve the chicken with the rice and peas alongside.
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