Description
Caribbean Chicken and Rice is a vibrant, one-pot dish that brings the essence of the islands into your home. This delightful recipe features tender chicken infused with aromatic spices, all nestled atop creamy coconut rice. Perfect for family dinners or special gatherings, it’s a meal that is as comforting as it is exciting. With minimal prep and cleanup, you can enjoy the rich flavors of Caribbean cuisine without the fuss. Whether you’re cooking for picky eaters or adventurous foodies, this dish promises to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, black pepper, paprika, allspice, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown chicken on both sides in vegetable oil; remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion, garlic, red and green bell peppers in the same pot until softened.
- Add Scotch bonnet pepper and spices; stir well.
- Incorporate rice and stir to coat with vegetables.
- Pour in chicken broth and coconut milk; bring to a boil.
- Return browned chicken to the pot on top of rice mixture; cover tightly.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg