One-Pot Jerk Chicken and Rice: Easy, Flavorful Comfort Food
An easy recipe for one-pot jerk chicken and rice that brings amazing flavor without the fuss!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 spring onion, sliced
- Season the chicken thighs with the jerk seasoning.
- In a large pot, add oil and brown the chicken on all sides.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pot and sauté until soft.
- Stir in the rice and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add coconut milk and chicken broth, then bring to a boil.
- Return the chicken to the pot, reduce heat, and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, stir in thyme and spring onion, and serve.
Notes
- For extra heat, add chopped jalapeños when sautéing the vegetables.
- For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with beans and vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: One-Pot Jerk Chicken and Rice