JERK CHICKEN THIGHS
JERK CHICKEN THIGHS
JERK CHICKEN THIGHS

Ingredients
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • roughly chopped
  • 2cm/1 inch piece fresh root ginger
  • roughly chopped
  • 1 yellow scotch bonnet chilli
  • chopped or 1 tsp dried chilli flakes
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds or ½ tsp ground coriander
  • 2 cloves
  • or a pinch of ground cloves
  • ½ tsp ground mixed spice
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 boneless chicken thighs
  • 25g/1oz butter
  • lemon wedge
  • to serve
  • 200g/7oz long grain rice
  • 1 red pepper
  • de-seeded and chopped
Directions
  • For the jerk chicken
  • put all the chicken ingredients except the chicken thighs and butter in a food processor and pulse to a rough paste. Rub the paste all over the chicken thighs.
  • Heat the butter in a frying pan until frothing
  • then fry the chicken thighs for 7-8 minutes on both sides
  • or until golden-brown and cooked through. (The juices will run clear when the chicken is pierced in the thickest part with a skewer.)
  • For the rice
  • put the rice in a saucepan and cover with double the amount of boiling water. Boil for 7-8 minutes
  • then add the peppers. Cook for a further 2-3 minutes
  • or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Fluff up the rice with a fork.
  • To serve
  • spoon the rice and peppers onto a serving plate and place the fried chicken thighs on the side. Garnish with the lemon wedge and serve.