West Indian curry with rice and peas recipe

Will Lenny Irving's curry win over naval officer Fiona's heart on Come Dine With Me Belfast

Serves 5

Ingredients

900g chicken breast, diced
1 tbsp curry powder
1 tbsp chicken seasoning
1 tbsp allspice
2 peppers, chopped
2 onions, chopped
200g mushrooms, chopped
Sprig of thyme

For the rice and peas

250g basmati rice
Handful of cooked kidney beans
1 spring onion, chopped
Sprig of fresh thyme, leaves picked
Dash of coconut milk

Method

Place the chicken in a bowl, season with salt and pepper then toss with the curry powder, chicken seasoning and allspice. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours to marinate.
Transfer the chicken to a saucepan and add 750ml water. Bring to the boil then allow to simmer until the water has reduced right down.
Add the peppers, onions, mushrooms and thyme and continue to simmer until soft.
Meanwhile cook the rice until tender then stir in the beans, spring onion, thyme and coconut milk.
Serve the curry on warmed plates with the rice and peas.

Please note this recipe is the contestant's own and has not been tested professionally. Like the Come Dine With Me contestants, you could be creating a culinary delight or dining disaster, so switch on your ovens and be bold.