Jerk Chicken with Black beans and Rice
This recipe was an experiment that turned out perfectly! You'll need to get this started a day ahead, but it's worth the extra time to give the chicken time to marinate. You will also need a Weber or other kettle barbecue for best results, as cooking with coal helps give this chicken the beautiful colouring and flavour and also gives you the opportunity to add some hickory peices and lightly smoke it while it cooks. You will need... (4-6 serves) 1 whole free range chicken 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1 large knob ginger (50gr), peeled 1 tbs allspice 2 tsp peppercorns 1 heaped teaspoon of dried chilli flakes 3 tbs honey 1 tbs brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped coriander 1/2 cup chopped parsley 1/2 tsp lime zest 2 tbs peanut oil For the salad... 2 cups brown rice, uncooked 2 1/2 cups canned black beans in brine 2 shallots, finely sliced 4 small round tomatoes, seeds removed and cut into small cubes 1 finely diced jalapeño, I like to use them o...