Chilli chicken with corn pap

Prep time
1h:45min
Cook time
35min
Serves
6

The chilli and corn combo makes for a festive meal that’s incredibly satisfying.

Ingredients:

Chilli chicken:
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 3 tomatoes, chopped
  • 8 red chillies, chopped
  • ¼ cup (60ml) canola oil
  • 1 Tbsp (15ml) vinegar
  • 1 tsp (5ml) paprika
  • 1 kg chicken pieces
  • salt and pepper
Corn pap:
  • 4 cups (1 litre) water
  • 1 tsp (5ml) salt
  • 2 Tbsp (3oml) margarine
  • 2 cups (500ml) maize meal
  • 400g creamed corn

Method:

  • Mix the red pepper, garlic, tomatoes, red chillies, oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and paprika. Blend in a processor until smooth.
  • Place chicken in a bowl and cover with the vegetable mixture. Marinate for 2 hours.
For the pap:
  • Bring the water and salt to the boil. Add the margarine and maize meal. Stir through until smooth and cover with a lid. Reduce the heat and simmer for 35 minutes. Finish off by stirring in the creamed corn.
For the chicken:
  • Place a hot griddle pan over high heat.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it in a hot griddle pan. Cook, turning every 10 minutes or until charred.
  • Pour over the remaining marinade. Simmer for 15 minutes or until chicken through.
  • Serve the chicken with the corn pap and garnish with fresh coriander.