Ainsley Harriott

The energetic king of daytime television cooking. As the iconic, vibrant host of BBC's 'Ready Steady Cook,' Ainsley brought theatrical joy, humor, and rapid-fire accessibility into millions of British living rooms. With his unforgettable catchphrases and charismatic interactions with both chefs and studio audiences, he demystified quick-turnaround home cooking. He proved that high-quality, flavorful food could be improvised and completed beautifully in under twenty minutes.

Legacy

Pioneered fast-paced, interactive daytime infotainment formats; made dynamic cooking fun and entirely stress-free.

Spiced Jerk Chicken Wings

Fiery, deeply aromatic, and sticky street-food style wings reflecting Ainsley's beloved culinary roots.

Ingredients

1kg Chicken Wings, split at joints
2 tbsp Allspice berries, crushed
1 tbsp Dried Thyme
1 tbsp Brown Sugar
3 Scotch Bonnet Chillies, minced
4 Cloves of Garlic
1 Bunch of Spring Onions
Juice of 2 Lime

Method

Blend allspice, thyme, sugar, chillies, garlic, spring onions, and lime juice into a thick, paste-like marinade.
Toss chicken wings thoroughly inside the paste and marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours (overnight is better).
Preheat your oven to 200°C and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Arrange the wings across the tray and roast for 35 minutes, turning halfway through, until completely cooked and charred on edges.
Serve piping hot with extra squeeze of fresh lime juice over top.

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