Calypso Pepperpot Chicken with Rice and Peas

Grilled spicy chicken breasts served with mango purée and fragrant coconut-infused rice and kidney beans.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1063 kcals 4252 kcals
Carbohydrates 110.4 grams 441.6 grams
Fat 52.6 grams 210.4 grams
Protein 37.2 grams 148.8 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
3
tsp
West Indian Hot Pepper Sauce
Tabasco sauce can be used
Dairy
200
ml
Coconut Cream
from a carton
25
g
125
g
Creamed Coconut
coarsely grated
Fruits
175
g
Mango
ripe, peeled, stoned and diced
0.5
piece
Lime
juice only
GrainsCereals
LegumesPulses
400
g
Red Eye Kidney Beans
canned, rinsed and drained; can substitute with black-eyed peas or pigeon peas
Liquids
1
l
Water
hot
Meat
4
piece
Chicken Breasts
boneless and skinless
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
crushed
1
tsp
1
tsp
Thyme
dried
2
tbsp
Coriander
fresh chopped, plus sprigs for garnish
2
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
2
sprig
Thyme
fresh
1
piece
Cinnamon Stick
7.5cm long
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
44.4
ml
Olive Oil
equivalent to 3 tbsp
14.8
ml
Sunflower Oil
equivalent to 1 tbsp
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
finely chopped; can use 3 spring onions
1
piece
Red Finger Chilli
seeded and finely chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the grill to a medium temperature.
  • Combine 10ml pepper sauce, garlic, paprika, thyme, half the coriander, salt, and pepper in a dish.
  • Stir in the olive oil until the marinade is well blended.
  • Slash the chicken breasts and rub thoroughly with the pepper mixture.
  • Grill the chicken for 8 to 10 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
  • Boil coconut cream and mango in a pan, then simmer for 5 minutes until tender.
  • Add remaining pepper sauce, coriander, and lime juice to the mango mixture.
  • Purée the mixture in a food processor, season, and transfer to a bowl.
  • Fry onions in oil and butter for 2 minutes, then add garlic and chilli for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the rice, thyme sprigs, and the optional cinnamon stick.
  • Mix in the kidney beans and grated creamed coconut until creamy.
  • Add 1 litre of hot water and salt, then simmer covered for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Rest the rice for 5 minutes before removing the thyme and cinnamon.
  • Season the rice and peas and serve alongside the grilled chicken.