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Crispy Chickpea with scotch bonnet

Our tested Crispy Chickpea Skewers: tropical, generous, and balanced with scotch bonnet. Serves 6 people with plenty to go around.

4.3 from 1,196 cooks
Prep10 min
Cook35 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Crispy Chickpea with scotch bonnet
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the scotch bonnet elements, and pat the chickpea dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the chickpeas and crisp until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the scotch bonnet and the rest of the scotch bonnet flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the red onion along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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