One Pot Caribbean Jerk Chicken & Rice: Easy and Flavorful Delight
Discover the rich flavors of Caribbean cuisine with this One Pot Caribbean Jerk Chicken & Rice recipe that’s both easy to prepare and delightfully delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 2 cups rice
- 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with jerk seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat and brown the chicken on both sides.
- Add onion, garlic, and bell peppers, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the rice, chicken broth, and coconut milk.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less jerk seasoning.
- Serve with fresh lime wedges for an added burst of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: One Pot, Caribbean Jerk, Chicken, Rice, Easy Recipe