Caribbean-Style BBQ Chicken with Rice, Stewed Beans, Potato Salad & Mashed Pumpkin

 

Ingredients

🍗 For the BBQ Chicken

• 6 chicken drumsticks or thighs
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp dried thyme

🍚 For the White Rice

• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 4 cups water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp butter (optional)

🫘 For the Stewed Beans

• 1 can (400 g) baked beans or cooked white beans
• 1 small onion, chopped
• ½ bell pepper, diced
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp thyme
• Salt and black pepper to taste

🥔 For the Potato Salad

• 4 medium potatoes, boiled and diced
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 small carrot, grated
• 1 small cucumber, diced
• Salt and black pepper to taste

🎃 For the Mashed Pumpkin

• 500 g pumpkin, peeled and cubed
• 1 tbsp butter
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• A pinch of nutmeg (optional)

🌿 Optional Garnish

• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Green onions, sliced

Serving Suggestion: Serve the BBQ chicken alongside fluffy white rice, stewed beans, creamy potato salad, and buttery mashed pumpkin for a hearty, comforting meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner.