Description
A delicious Caribbean Chicken and Rice recipe that transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise with vibrant flavors and comforting warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or drumsticks)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or coconut oil)
- 1 medium onion, finely 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), whole or minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice (or basmati rice)
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup frozen peas (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the salt, black pepper, paprika, allspice, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub this mix all over the chicken to ensure the flavor penetrates deeply.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, skin side down, and sear for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip and brown the other side for another 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onions, garlic, and bell peppers. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the chopped tomato, Scotch bonnet pepper, thyme, smoked paprika, rice, chicken broth, and coconut milk. Mix well.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the rice mixture. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 25 minutes until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the frozen peas (if using), cover, and let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes off the heat to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve warm, garnished with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro for a pop of color and added freshness.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the rice as it cooks to maintain fluffy texture. Check the chicken for doneness before serving.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg