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Jerk Chicken With Rice And Peas Pilaf Recipe

Caribbean · High Protein Non Vegetarian · 1h 5m · 2 servings

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For the soul.

65 mins
~₹120 /serving

Key Ingredients

  • 1 kg chicken - (thigh and drumstick)
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
  • 1 barbeque sauce - or bottle jerk barbecue sauce
  • spring onion (bulb & greens) - a bunch
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • + 8 more ingredients — see full list below ↓
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For the convenience.

35 mins
~₹350 total

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How to Make Jerk Chicken With Rice And Peas Pilaf Recipe at Home

Ingredients (13 items)

  • chicken - (thigh and drumstick)— 1 kg
  • tablespoons sunflower oil— 2
  • barbeque sauce - or bottle jerk barbecue sauce— 1
  • spring onion (bulb & greens) - a bunch
  • lemon juice— 1 teaspoon
  • basmati rice— 250 grams
  • green peas (matar)— 1 cup
  • coconut milk— 1 cup
  • spring onion (bulb & greens) - finely chopped— 1/2 cup
  • sprig fresh thyme leaves— 1
  • cloves garlic - fine chopped— 2
  • bay leaf (tej patta)— 1
  • all spice powder— 1 teaspoon
Prep Time20 min
Cook Time45 min
Total Time1h 5m
Servings2
CourseMain Course
CuisineCaribbean
DietHigh Protein Non Vegetarian
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Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    To begin making Jerk Chicken With Rice And Peas Recipe, pre heat oven at 200 degree C

  2. 2

    Take oil in a roasting pan and heat in oven for 5 minutes

  3. 3

    Take out the pan carefully & add the chicken pieces

  4. 4

    Place the tin inside the oven and roast it for 6-8 mins till brown from all sides

  5. 5

    Carefully pour the barbecue sauce all over the browned chicken and scatter over the sliced spring onions

  6. 6

    Roast the chicken in the oven for 20 mins, turn it occasionally so that it gets nice and sticky

  7. 7

    Meanwhile, to make the rice & peas pilaf

  8. 8

    In a pan add 2 cups of water, coconut milk, spring onions, thyme, garlic, bay leaf, allspice powder and some salt to taste and bring it to a boil

  9. 9

    Add rice and peas into it and simmer for 10 mins

  10. 10

    Cook the rice till it is tender and turn off the heat

  11. 11

    Drain and collect the rice and peas and serve with Jerk Chicken topped on Rice And Peas pilaf recipe with a generous squeeze of lemon

  12. 12

    Serve Jerk Chicken With Rice And Peas Pilaf Recipe for a lip smacking Sunday lunch along with a Cucumbertini Recipe followed by Fig Tiramisu With Gingerbread Dust Recipe as dessert

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rice And Peas

What is Rice And Peas?+
Jerk Chicken With Rice And Peas Pilaf Recipe is a high protein non vegetarian Caribbean main course dish made with chicken - (thigh and drumstick), tablespoons sunflower oil, barbeque sauce - or bottle jerk barbecue sauce, spring onion (bulb & greens) - a bunch, and more. It takes about 1h 5m to prepare and serves 2.
How long does it take to cook Rice And Peas?+
Jerk Chicken With Rice And Peas Pilaf Recipe takes 1h 5m in total — 20 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking. If you prefer not to cook, you can order it via Zomato or Swiggy in about 30–45 minutes.
What ingredients do I need for Rice And Peas?+
Jerk Chicken With Rice And Peas Pilaf Recipe requires 13 ingredients including chicken - (thigh and drumstick), tablespoons sunflower oil, barbeque sauce - or bottle jerk barbecue sauce, spring onion (bulb & greens) - a bunch, lemon juice, and 8 more. The full ingredient list with quantities is on this page.
Is Rice And Peas easy to make at home?+
Yes! Jerk Chicken With Rice And Peas Pilaf Recipe can be made at home in 1h 5m following the 12 steps on this page. The full recipe with exact quantities and step-by-step instructions is available above and on the What2Eat recipe page.
Can I order Rice And Peas online?+
Yes! You can order Rice And Peas from Zomato or Swiggy. Search for "Rice And Peas" on either app to find restaurants near you. Delivery typically takes 30–45 minutes depending on your location.