Caribbean Chicken and Rice: A Flavorful Delight Awaits!
Caribbean Chicken and Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with aromatic spices and colorful vegetables, served over fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of rice
- 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can coconut milk (13.5 oz)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add diced bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, thyme, paprika, and cumin.
- Add chicken to the pot and brown on all sides.
- Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth, bring to a simmer.
- Add rice, stir well, and cover the pot.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff rice with a fork and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in spices for a few hours before cooking.
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or carrots for added nutrition.
- This dish can be made in a slow cooker for a more hands-off approach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg