Island Spice Jerk Chicken with Honey-Glazed Plantains and Roasted Peppers

Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs (boneless, skinless) marinated in jerk seasoning
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 2 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced into diagonal pieces
• 500g baby potatoes, halved
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• fresh lime juice for garnish

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F).

2. 2

   Place the halved baby potatoes in the air fryer basket, drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the chicken thighs. Season them with jerk marinade and set aside for a minute.

4. 4

   After 10 minutes, add the marinated chicken thighs to the basket with potatoes. Cook for an additional 15 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through the cook time at 7 minutes.

5. 5

   After 15 minutes, carefully add the sliced peppers to the basket with the potatoes and chicken, and cook for another 6 minutes until everything is cooked through and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F).

6. 6

   In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the sliced plantains to the basket, allowing them to caramelize in the air fryer with the rest of the ingredients, and drizzle honey over them 2 minutes before they finish cooking.

7. 7

   Once done, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

8. 8

   Plate the chicken alongside the roasted peppers and honey-glazed plantains, drizzling a bit of fresh lime juice over the chicken for an extra zing.

Swaps & variations

• Chicken thighs can be replaced with chicken breasts.
• Honey can be substituted with maple syrup or agave nectar for a vegan option.
• Plantains can be replaced with sweet potatoes or butternut squash slices.

Storing & freezing

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, reheat in the air fryer for best results.