Description
Caribbean Chicken and Rice is a vibrant, one-pot dish that brings the warmth of the islands to your table. Featuring tender, seasoned chicken thighs simmered with aromatic spices, coconut milk, and fluffy rice, this meal is both comforting and bursting with flavor. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, it effortlessly combines tropical ingredients for an unforgettable culinary experience. With simple preparation steps and easy cleanup, this delightful recipe will quickly become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or coconut oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (or substitute)
- Fresh thyme
- Ground allspice
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, allspice, garlic powder, and onion powder; marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a heavy-duty skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken until golden brown on both sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Sauté onions, garlic, bell peppers until softened. Add chopped tomatoes and Scotch bonnet pepper.
- Stir in thyme, allspice, rice, broth, coconut milk; combine well.
- Nestle chicken back into the mixture; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and cover.
- Simmer for 25-30 minutes until rice is cooked through.
- Optional: Stir in frozen peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Fluff rice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 532
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 116mg