Description
Bring the vibrant island flavors to your table with Caribbean Chicken and Rice, a comforting dish that perfectly blends tender chicken with aromatic spices and creamy coconut. This one-pot meal is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutrition, making it ideal for both family dinners and gatherings. With a touch of heat from Scotch bonnet peppers and the richness of coconut milk, you’ll find this dish irresistible. Prepare to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings with this tropical delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or drumsticks)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (or habanero)
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, black pepper, paprika, ground allspice, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Sear the seasoned chicken in a large pot with oil until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and bell peppers; cook until softened.
- Stir in chopped tomato and Scotch bonnet pepper. Cook for an additional two minutes.
- Add thyme, rice, chicken broth, coconut milk, and salt; bring to a boil.
- Nestle seared chicken back into the pot. Cover and simmer on low for about 30 minutes until rice is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg