Jamaican chicken
- Serves: 4
- Prep time: 15 minutes, plus marinating
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Ready in: 30-60 Minutes
- sp Perfect for Extra Easy SP
- Syns per serving:1
There’s no need to travel to the Caribbean when you can serve this fruity, tangy and exotic Jamaican chicken in your kitchen.
INGREDIENTS
- 4 spring onions, chopped
- 4 level tsp clear honey
- 2 red chillies, deseeded and chopped
- 2 tsp wine vinegar
- ½ level tsp allspice
- ½ level tsp garlic powder
- ¼ level tsp turmeric
- 1 level tsp chilli powder
- 1 level tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 4 x 225g/8oz skinless chicken quarters
METHOD
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/Gas Mark 6.
- Put the spring onions, honey, chillies and vinegar in a blender and blend well. Stir in the allspice, garlic powder, turmeric, chilli powder, paprika, rosemary and seasoning.
- Cut the chicken quarters in half and place them in a shallow non-metallic dish. Spread the spicy paste over the chicken pieces and set aside in a cool place to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or grill until the juices run clear and the chicken is cooked with a golden brown crust. Serve with a crisp salad or Free vegetables.
Tip: For an Extra Easy SP day fill at least half of your plate with delicious Speed vegetables or salad, of your choice.
Nice recipe and great instructions! Jerk chicken took me time to do and instead of doing it by the outside grill, I found a secret way to do it in the oven. You can read it and comment here: http://nyamwithny.com/nyam-recipes-jerk-chicken/ Can't believe it took so long hahaha! I'll definitely try your recipe next!
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