The ultimate comfort food. Succulent chicken simmered in a rich, savoury sauce, packed with aromatic herbs and spices. A dish that will transport you to Jamaica with every bite. Recipe by Maxillicious.
Main INGREDIENTS
- Meat
Ingredients
Method
Ingredients
- 800g Chicken drumsticks and thighs
- 1 tbsp all purpose seasoning
- 1 tbsp chicken seasoning
- 1 tsp browning
- 1 tsp pimento
- 5 garlic cloves
- 2 spring onions
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 onion
- Handful fresh thyme
- 1 scotch bonnet
- 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
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Method
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1Season your chicken pieces with all purpose seasoning, chicken seasoning, browning, pimento, minced garlic, diced spring onions, a sliced bell pepper and onion. Leave to marinate overnight, or for at least 30 minutes. Grind your spices in a pestle and mortar if necessary.
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2Sear your chicken on both sides, until golden brown. Cook in batches, avoid overcrowding the pan.
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3Add all your vegetables from the marinade into the pan. As well as thyme and a scotch bonnet. Cook on low for 15 minutes, with a lid on to allow the chicken and vegetables to steam.
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4Cover your chicken with boiling water or chicken stock, add a tablespoon of ketchup. Cover, cook on low for an hour or until the chicken is fall off the bone tender.
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5Season to taste.
Cooks Tip:
Marinate your chicken overnight for best results!
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