Mike's Jerk Chicken with Beans & Rice, Coleslaw & Creamy Dressing

The first time Mike made this for us, it blew my mind. The second time he made it, I wondered why we waited so long. It's that good.

Use whatever quantity of chicken you need; simply increase or decrease the amount of jerk mixture as required. Do use bone-in, skin-on chicken - not only is it more affordable, it is juicier and more flavorful.

Wash your rice! Washing rice before cooking removes excess starch and creates lighter, fluffier rice. Simply place your rice in a fine meshed strainer and rinse well under the tap or place the rice in a bowl and run water into it, squeezing the grains with your hands until the water runs clear. It's cathartic, for both you and the rice!

Plating: rice and beans, then coleslaw and dressing, then chicken. Or just pile it all haphazardly on the plate and dig in. The sooner the better.

Mike's Jerk Chicken

2 tablespoons Grace Jerk Seasoning
2 cups water
bone-in, skin-on chicken (we've tried drumettes and breasts with back attached; use what you like)

Preheat oven to 375F.

Combine jerk seasoning and water; set aside. Arrange chicken in a baking dish and pour jerk mixture over top. If necessary, add more water to cover chicken.

Roast uncovered one hour, turning chicken every 20 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350F and continue roasting another 1-3 hours (still turning chicken every 20 minutes) or until chicken is cooked through. Serve with beans and rice, coleslaw and dressing.

Beans & Rice

3 cups rice
4 1/2 cups water
1 can red kidney beans

Wash rice using cool clean water, changing the water as necessary, until water runs clear. Rinse kidney beans.

Combine all ingredients in rice cooker or heavy bottomed pot on stovetop and cook as usual.

Creamy Dressing

4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1-2 tablespoons brown sugar, to taste
1/4 cup heavy cream

Whisk all ingredients and refrigerate until ready to use. Serve with a homemade or store bought coleslaw blend (shredded cabbage and carrots).

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