Jamaican Rice And Peas

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups cooked red kidney beans, liquid reserved
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1-1/4 cups Grace Coconut Milk
  • water (enough to make 2-1/4 cups combined liquid)
  • 1 cup rice
  • 2 green onions, crushed
  • 1 or 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Salt to taste
  • Coarse black pepper to taste

Method

  • Cook red kidney beans to package directions.
  • Put cooked beans into a large saucepan or pot.
  • Add chopped garlic.
  • Measure all liquids, including reserved bean liquid, Grace Coconut Milk and water; enough to make 2-1/4 cups.
  • Add the 2-1/4 cups of liquid to the beans and garlic in the pot.
  • Add rice, crushed green onion, thyme, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat.
  • Cover and cook for about 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.

Boneless Jerk Chicken

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 3 tablespoons Grace Jerk Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoon chopped thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Method

  • Combine all ingredients together in a bowl, mix well and let marinate in fridge for 4 hours to 24 hours.
  • Cook chicken in oven at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes, turning once.
  • Chicken can also be cooked on the grill with medium heat, turning often until done.