Jerk Chicken

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Calories 333 per portion (if serving 4); 222 per portion (if serving 6)

Step 2

Serves 4-6

Step 3

Cost per portion Approx £2.01 (if serving 4); £1.33 (if serving 6)

Step 4

Method To make the marinade, put all the in a food processor and blitz to make a thick puree. You’ll need to remove the lid and push the mixture down a couple of times with a rubber spatula until you get the right consistency.

Step 5

Put the chicken on a board and trim off as much fat as you can with good kitchen scissors. Slash each thigh a couple of times with a sharp knife, put them all in a bowl and season with a little salt and lots of freshly ground pepper. Tip the jerk marinade on top and mix well, then cover and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 220 degrees C / Fan 200 degrees / Gas 7 and line a large baking tray with baking parchment, Place the chicken on the tray, shaking off any excess marinade as you go and shaping the pieces back into neat thighs if they have opened out during marinating.

Step 7

Bake the chicken for 25 minutes or until it is all thoroughly cooked, deep golden brown and charred in places. Serve hot or cold with lime wedges for squeezing and a large mixed salad. You could also serve small portions of rice if you like.