Name: Jerk Chicken with Rice & Peas Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs; 2 tbsp jerk seasoning; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 cup long-grain white rice; 1 can (15 oz) coconut milk; 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 small onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp thyme leaves; 1 scotch bonnet pepper (optional); Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 green onions, sliced

Jerk Chicken with Rice & Peas Recipe

Hermine Forte Modified: August 1, 2024

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How To Make Jerk Chicken with Rice & Peas

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 50 minutes

Total: 1 hour and 5 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 chicken thighs
2 tbsp jerk seasoning
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 can (15 oz) coconut milk
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp thyme leaves
1 scotch bonnet pepper (optional)
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Rub the chicken thighs with jerk seasoning, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Heat the vegetable oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, combine the rice, coconut milk, kidney beans, onion, garlic, thyme, scotch bonnet pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve the jerk chicken alongside the rice and garnish with sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Calories : 485kcal
Total Fat : 21g
Saturated Fat : 13g
Cholesterol : 107mg
Sodium : 672mg
Total Carbohydrates : 47g
Dietary Fiber : 6g
Sugar : 4g
Protein : 29g

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