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Jerk, Coconut and Guinness® Chicken Breast

Jerk, Coconut and Guinness® Chicken Breast

with Rice and Bell Pepper
4.5(1.6k)Review Summary
Sam Richards
Sam RichardsUpdated on August 04, 2026
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Calories
774 kcal
Protein
41.5g protein
Total
40 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Soya
  • Wheat
  • Barley

Cosy up this Six Nations with the Jerk, Coconut and Guinness® Chicken Thighs. Tuck into your food while supporting your home team on a big screen! Rich, smoky and packed full of umami, the hero of this dish is Guinness® paste. Bringing a smooth and unmistakable depth of flavour to your cooking, just like a glass of black porter, this versatile paste is here to elevate your dinner into a meal-time masterpiece.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

150 grams

Basmati Rice

1 unit(s)

Sweet Potato

1 unit(s)

Bell Pepper

2 unit(s)

British Chicken Breasts

50 grams

Jerk Paste

180 milliliter(s)

Coconut Milk

40 grams

Guinness® Paste

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Soya, Wheat, Barley)

1 unit(s)

Spring Onion

Not included in your delivery

300 milliliter(s)

Water for the Rice

1 tsp

Sugar

100 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Energy (kJ)3239 kJ
Energy (kcal)774 kcal
Fat24.7 g
of which saturates15.6 g
Carbohydrate103.2 g
of which sugars19.4 g
Dietary Fibre7.4 g
Protein41.5 g
Salt2.3 g
Potassium739.7 mg
Calcium44.6 mg
Iron1.5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Medium Saucepan
Lid
Baking Tray
Rolling Pin
Pan
Baking Paper

Cooking Steps

Start the Rice
1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

Pour the water for the rice (see pantry for amount) into a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.

Stir in the rice and ¼ tsp salt and bring to the boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium and cover with the lid.

Leave to cook for 10 mins, then remove the pan from the heat (still covered) and leave to the side for another 10 mins or until ready to serve (the rice will continue to cook in its own steam).

Roast the Sweet Potato
2

Meanwhile, chop the sweet potato into 1cm chunks (no need to peel).

Pop the sweet potato onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.

When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until golden and tender, 18-20 mins. Turn halfway through.

Halve the bell pepper and discard the core and seeds. Chop into 1-2cm chunks. Trim and thinly slice the spring onion.

Fry the Chicken
3

Sandwich each chicken breast between two pieces of baking paper or cling film. TIP: Notice a stronger smell from your chicken? Don’t worry, this is normal due to packaging we use to keep it fresh.

Pop onto a board, then give it a bash with a rolling pin or the bottom of a saucepan until it’s 1-2cm thick. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging.

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat. Once hot, lay in the chicken and add the sliced pepper around it. Season with salt and pepper.

Fry until the chicken is golden brown, 5-6 mins each side. IMPORTANT: The chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Add the Flavour
4

Once browned, add the jerk paste to the chicken. Stir-fry for 1 min.

Stir in the coconut milk, Guinness® paste, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts).

Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through, 6-8 mins. IMPORTANT: The chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Finishing Touches
5

Once the sweet potato has roasted, stir it into the pan with the chicken and sauce

Taste the sauce and season with an extra pinch of salt and pepper if needed. Add a splash of water if you feel it needs it.

Serve
6

Share the rice between bowls.

Spoon the chicken and sauce over the top.

Sprinkle over the spring onion to finish. 

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Aug 2026
  • Flavour: The jerk and Guinness paste combination delivers a rich, smoky depth that surprises even those who don't usually enjoy Guinness. Some find the jerk paste brings noticeable heat, so adjust the amount if you prefer a milder dish.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and straightforward to put together, with most steps running simultaneously to keep things efficient.
  • Suggestions: Adding a splash of actual Guinness to the sauce can deepen the flavour further; one reviewer also wondered whether pineapple might complement the jerk notes nicely. Rinsing the cooked rice through a sieve with boiling water helps keep it light and separate, preventing it from becoming starchy when mixed with the sauce.
  • Next-day meals: Sweet potato portions can vary, so consider roasting a little extra if you have some to hand.
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