Jerk Chicken Thighs or Legs (0.5 syns per piece)
This is a bit like barbequed chicken drumsticks except a sort of Indo-Jamaican style. It was developed by my brother-in-law Naresh Banger, and I've got to say, it's one of the tastiest 'dry' meat recipes I've ever had. It works well with chicken drumstick or thighs. And if any of you have one of those halogen ovens - this cooks in no time (12 mins each side). This is about 2 syns per serving of 4 chicken pieces. P.S. I recently chopped up some Vietnamese coriander (just about a tablespoon's worth) and added to the mix..... mmmmm scrummy.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
- 18 chicken thighs or 30-40 chicken drumsticks skinned
- 4 tbsp Honey or 3 if you prefer less sweeter
- 2 tbsp Jamaican Jerk seasoning
- 2 tbsp Tandoori powder
- 1.5 tbsp Chilli flakes 2 tbsp if you prefer hotter
- 2 tsp Garam Masala
- 1 tsp Light soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp Ground Tumeric i.e. 0.25 - mainly for colour
- A touch of water read instructions below, add right at the end
Method
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Chicken - cut off any excess bits of fat. Add cuts to the thighs/drumsticks for the marinade to seep through.
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In a separate bowl, add all the spices.
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Mix spices together and if it is too thick a consistency, add water - but only enough to help the marinade stick to the chicken (probably only about 1 tbsp water)
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Add the chicken pieces to the mixed spice marinade and mix thoroughly. Your hands will be chillified at the end! So wash your hands thoroughly. Alternative, wear powder free surgical gloves to do the mixing.
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Allow to sit for 20-30 minutes (not always necessary; if you're in a rush 5-10 mins is okay, but better the longer).
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Place pieces on a wire rack and stick in the oven (or halogen oven) - 180 C or 160 if fan assisted.
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Turn pieces after 12 mins (12 mins on each side) - make sure they are thoroughly cooked and NOT pink inside.
Recipe Notes
This is a large 'party-size' amount of chicken thighs/drumsticks. If you half the number of chicken pieces, half the ingredients too.
Please not. Chilli flakes should be tsp not tbsp.
For 6 persons = 1.5 tsp chilli flakes.