Jerk Chicken and Coconut Pasta - Black Community

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 4 tablespoons mild jerk paste, divided
• 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 3 medium bell peppers (green, red, and yellow)
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 bunch green onions
• 1 Scotch bonnet (or red habanero) pepper (optional)
• 1 lb penne pasta
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• ¾ cup full-fat canned coconut milk
• ½ cup chicken stock (or broth)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese