For ➍800 g chicken pieces
1½ ts Caribbean seasoning*
2 tbs oil
70 cl water
2 medium onions, cut into wedges
10 cl double cream
Heat oil in a pot. Add onions. Fry till onions turn golden. Place chicken in pot. Brown.
(Alternatively, put all ingredients in at the same time, and cook until onions turn golden.)
Add water and Caribbean seasoning. Cook covered till chicken is soft and only enough water remains to make a gravy. (about 60m).
Remove from fire, stir in cream.
Serve chicken with rice and some salad.
*A mix of coriander powder, cumin powder, ground cinnamon, garlic powder, ground ginger, black pepper and salt. The ingredients can be stored in an airtight container.
**Alternatively, brown the onion, add to the chicken, rubbed with spices (or push spices in cuts), with a little bit of water, and cook in the microwave.
See tip for timing.
***Or rub the chicken with spices (or push spices in cuts). Add to the fried onions and put in a 220°C preheated oven for 45 m. This recipe comes close to a quick version of a Jamaican jerk.
