Roasted Jerk Chicken, finished with Rice & Peas

Roasted Jerk Chicken with Rice & Peas is a flavorful meal! Roasted chicken marinaded in jerk spices and served with rice and peas!

We are fired up!

We don’t know if it was the weekend away from the house, our expanding belly, or the fact that in 14 weeks we will be having this baby. Our motto for this week: GET SH$T done.

We're talking about all the little annoying things that we look at and think, meh, manana. Well, no more manana, folks. Our plan is to attack each room that’s not being demoed and organize it, label things (you bet your sweet tookus we bought a label maker!!), and make room for baby stuff.

Also, we feel like this is a great way to keep myself distracted from all the construction upstairs. We know that we will be spending a lot of time either in our room nursing or downstairs in the TV room. We want to make each room zen like and accessible. We're laying out where to put the nursing kit, changing table, bath stuff, etc. Good lord, do we sound like a crazy person????

We probably do, but at this point if we don’t get our sh$t together we don’t know when we will have time. Because tick-tock goes the baby clock! Also, if you have any organizational tips on preparing to bring home a baby LET ME KNOW!

In the meantime, we will be over here making a master list of what to add to our freezer meal prep. This Roasted Jerk Chicken with Rice & Peas is definitely on the rotation. A simple marinade is all you need to dazzle the taste buds. There’s something about jerk chicken that makes us think of a tropical breeze and sunshine. And who couldn’t use more of that?

Once the chicken is marinated just roast and add whatever sides you desire. We're a sucker for rice and peas. Pretty simple, huh? Give it try this week and let us know! We'll be over here just organizing the junk draw and labeling our hooters. We mean boob kit.

Print Recipe

Roasted Jerk Chicken with Rice & Peas

Yield: Serves 4

Prep Time: 2 hours

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 5 to 6 green onions
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 jalapeno, seeds removed, roughly chopped
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp ground pepper
• 4 chicken drumsticks
• 4 boneless chicken thighs
• Cooked white rice, for serving
• Cooked peas, for serving

Directions:

1. In a food processor, add the green onions, garlic, jalapeno, lime juice, olive oil, brown sugar, allspice, thyme, cinnamon, salt, pepper and 2 tbsp water. Pulse until smooth.
2. Place chicken in large Ziploc bag and cover with marinade. Place the chicken in the fridge to marinate for at least 2 hours and for better results overnight.
3. Next, preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Place the chicken onto the baking sheet and cook for about 45 minutes or until golden brown.
4. Remove chicken from oven and serve on a big plate along with rice and peas! Enjoy!

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In conclusion, Roasted Jerk Chicken with Rice & Peas is a culinary journey of bold flavors. The succulent chicken, aromatic rice, and peas create a harmonious dish, offering a satisfying and memorable conclusion to a Caribbean-inspired dining experience. Enjoy the vibrant taste of adventure in every bite.