Jerk-Spiced Chicken with Coconut Rice with Peas

There’s a time and a place for shop-bought spice blends, whether that’s fajita seasoning, Cajun spice blends or, as I am using here, jerk-style seasoning. It’s important to note that such blends are incredibly far away from the real thing. For example, jerk chicken is not called so because of the spices used but rather the way it’s cooked. That’s not to say spice blends are not worth using; you just need to be aware that you aren’t getting an authentic experience. When time is of the essenc