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Jerk Chicken Drumsticks with Pineapple Chilli Salsa and Coconut Basmati Rice

Recipe by Lilydale

Chicken drumsticks with pineapple chilli salsa and coconut rice are a delicious weekend dinner idea. This easy summer inspired recipe is packed with a mix of sweet and spicy flavours.

Jerk Chicken Drumsticks recipe
Prep 15 minutesCook 30 minutesServes 4
IngredientsMethod

Jerk Chicken Drumsticks

  • 8 Lilydale Free Range Chicken Drumsticks
  • 2 tblsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tblsp honey
  • 2 green onions, trimmed and finely sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 long green chillies, seeded, roughly chopped
  • 2 1/2 tsp jamaican allspice
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
  • 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves

Coconut Rice

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tblsp shredded coconut, toasted

Pineapple Chilli Salsa

  • 1/2 pineapple, skin removed, cored, finely diced
  • 1 long red chilli, seeded, finely chopped
  • Juice and zest of 1 lime
  • 2 tblsp coriander leaves, finely chopped
  • Lime wedges, to serve

Jerk Chicken Drumsticks

  1. Preheat oven to 160° fan forced (180°C conventional)
  2. To prepare the marinade, combine marinade ingredients in a small food processer and process until combined
  3. Place drumsticks in a large snap lock bag or shallow glass dish. Pour marinade over drumsticks and toss to coat. Marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour but preferably overnight
  4. Preheat a barbecue or char grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5 to 6 minutes, turning often, or until charred
  5. Place chicken in a large baking tray lined with baking paper and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through

Tips

Jamaican allspice is easily available at specialty food stores.

Coconut Rice

  1. Meanwhile, cook basmati rice according to packet instructions. Drain and place rice in a serving bowl. Drizzle with coconut milk and top off by sprinkling with shredded coconut

Pineapple Chilli Salsa

  1. To make salsa, combine pineapple, chilli, lime juice and zest and coriander in a medium bowl. Serve drumsticks with coconut rice, pineapple salsa and lime wedges, if desired
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