Spicy Jerk Chicken Thighs with Peppers and Rice

Chicken thighs coated in a spicy jerk paste, pan-fried until golden, and served alongside fluffy rice and peppers.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1385.4 kcals 1385.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 154.6 grams 154.6 grams
Fat 58.2 grams 58.2 grams
Protein 62.8 grams 62.8 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
25
g
Fruits
1
wedge
Lemon
for garnish
GrainsCereals
Meat
2
piece
NutsSeeds
2
cloves
Garlic
roughly chopped
1
tbsp
Thyme
fresh leaves, chopped
2
cloves
Cloves
whole
0.5
tsp
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
Vegetables
2
cm
Ginger
fresh root, roughly chopped
1
piece
Scotch Bonnet Chilli
yellow, chopped
1
piece
Red Pepper
de-seeded and chopped

Steps

  • Pulse marinade ingredients in a food processor to form a rough paste and rub over the chicken thighs.
  • Fry chicken in butter for 7-8 minutes on both sides until cooked through.
  • Boil rice in double the volume of water for 8 minutes, add peppers, and cook until water is absorbed.
  • Spoon rice and peppers onto a plate, top with chicken, and garnish with a lemon wedge.