Ingredients

• 12 chicken drumsticks
• 60ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
• 1/2 pineapple, peeled, cut into 1cm-thick small wedges
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 long fresh red chilli, deseeded, finely chopped
• 1/2 bunch fresh coriander, roots and stems washed and finely chopped, sprigs reserved
• 1 lime, rind finely grated, juiced
• 800g sweet potato, cut into noodles using a spiraliser
• Lime cheeks, extra, to serve

Jerk marinade

• 1 small onion, coarsely chopped
• 3 green shallots, coarsely chopped
• 2 long fresh red chillies, deseeded with the veins left in, chopped
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh coriander
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 3cm knob of ginger, peeled, finely grated
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 teaspoons ground allspice
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Method

• Step 1 To make the jerk marinade, place all the ingredients in a food processor and blitz until a smooth, wet paste forms.
• Step 2 Place the chicken drumsticks in a large sealable bag and add the marinade. Seal and toss to coat. Place in the fridge to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight. Feel free to play a little Gregory Isaacs to help it get in the mood.
• Step 3 Preheat a lidded barbecue with a grill and flatplate on medium- high until it reaches 180C.
• Step 4 Remove the chicken from the bag and drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Place on the barbecue grill, shut the barbecue lid and reduce the heat to medium. Cook, turning every 10 minutes, for 40-45 minutes, until the chicken is well charred and cooked through.
• Step 5 After the chicken has been cooking for 30 minutes, drizzle the pineapple with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Cook on the barbecue grill for 5 minutes each side. Transfer the chicken and pineapple to a tray, cover loosely with foil and leave to rest for 5 minutes.
• Step 6 While the pineapple is grilling, combine the onion, chilli, coriander roots and stems, lime rind and juice in a bowl. Season.
• Step 7 Once your barbie is free, drizzle the flatplate with remaining oil and add the sweet potato noodles. Barbecue for 3 minutes or until slightly softened, but not completely wilted. Transfer to a platter.
• Step 8 Top the sweet potato with the pineapple and chicken, and spoon on the onion mixture. Scatter with the coriander sprigs and serve with lime cheeks.