Jerk Chicken with Rice and Peas

Deep-fried jerk-seasoned chicken legs served over a fragrant coconut milk rice with kidney beans and fresh thyme.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1210.5 kcals 4842 kcals
Carbohydrates 71.3 grams 285.2 grams
Fat 83.2 grams 332.8 grams
Protein 45.6 grams 182.4 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

GrainsCereals
LegumesPulses
400
g
Kidney Beans
Tinned, rinsed and drained
Liquids
400
ml
400
ml
Meat
12
piece
NutsSeeds
200
g
Jerk Seasoning
Good quality
3
tbsp
Thyme
Fresh, chopped
1
tsp
Salt
To taste
1
tsp
Black Pepper
To taste, freshly ground
1
bunch
Coriander
Fresh leaves to serve
OilsFats
500
ml
Vegetable Oil
For deep frying
50
ml
Vegetable Oil
For frying onion
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
Finely chopped

Steps

  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep saucepan until a bread cube sizzles.
  • Coat chicken legs in jerk seasoning inside a large bowl.
  • Deep fry chicken for 12 minutes until cooked and golden-brown.
  • Drain cooked chicken on kitchen paper.
  • Fry chopped onion in a lidded pan until softened.
  • Stir in rice and water then bring to a boil.
  • Add coconut milk, kidney beans, and thyme.
  • Simmer covered for 20 minutes until rice is tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve rice shaped from a cup topped with chicken and coriander.