Five Fifty Two

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Coconut Rice and Peas

Nutritional Information: 1330 Calories | 75g Fat | 80g Protein | 85g Carbs | 11g Fiber

Yields: 4 servings | Total time: 60 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2-3 pounds chicken pieces, drumsticks and thighs
  • 4 stalks fresh scallions, minced
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 chili peppers, stemmed and chopped (Jalapeño, Habanero or Scotch Bonnet)
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oil (olive, peanut or vegetable oil)
  • 1 whole lime, juiced
  • 4 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 4 teaspoons Jamaican allspice
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 4 teaspoons salt
  • a splash of rum, optional

Coconut Rice and Beans

  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 1 tablespoon oil or butter
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • a pinch of ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 15-ounce can of black beans, rinsed and drained

Read directions here: http://wishfulchef.com/jamaican-jerk-chicken/

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