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Caribbean Chicken and Rice

Caribbean Chicken and Rice: Your Quick Tropical Getaway

Experience the vibrant flavors of Caribbean Chicken and Rice, a quick and delightful dish that transports you to the tropics.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Simmer Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Bone-in preferred for richness
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Substitute with any cooking oil
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Long-Grain Rice Jasmine or basmati can be used
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk Unsweetened for best results
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Red and Green Bell Peppers Diced
  • 2 pieces Scallions Sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Or 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Allspice
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Cayenne can be used for extra kick
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • optional Cayenne or Hot Sauce To customize spice level

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry, season with salt, pepper, allspice, and paprika. Let sit for 10 minutes while heating oil.
  2. Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken skin-side down for 5-6 minutes until golden brown, then flip and sear for 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, scallions, and bell peppers for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Cook Rice: Add rice, coconut milk, broth, thyme, and a pinch of salt. Stir and simmer until bubbling.
  5. Simmer: Nestle chicken back in, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  6. Crisp Chicken Skin: Uncover, increase heat for 5 minutes until chicken skin is crispy.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with scallions, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Rinsing rice before cooking helps achieve fluffy texture. Marinate chicken for richer flavor, and cover during simmering for best results.

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