Description
Caribbean Chicken and Rice is a vibrant one-pot dish that brings the flavors of the islands right to your dinner table. Featuring tender chicken thighs simmered with aromatic spices, colorful bell peppers, and creamy coconut milk, this recipe is perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. The unique blend of ingredients not only satisfies your cravings but also showcases the rich traditions of Caribbean cuisine. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, this dish promises to impress everyone from novice cooks to seasoned chefs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (or habanero)
Instructions
- 1. Season chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, paprika, allspice, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- 2. In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- 3. Stir in diced bell peppers and chopped tomato; cook for about 5 minutes.
- 4. Add seasoned chicken; brown on both sides for about 5-7 minutes each.
- 5. Combine with Scotch bonnet pepper, thyme, rice, chicken broth, coconut milk, and salt; stir well.
- 6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes or until rice is tender.
- 7. Optional: Stir in frozen peas during the last few minutes of cooking. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg