Description
A flavorful one-pot Caribbean Chicken and Rice dish that comes together in about 30 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 cups long-grain rice (Basmati or jasmine)
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and bell pepper until softened and translucent, then add the minced garlic and stir for about 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken to the pot and brown it on both sides for about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Stir in the rice, coconut milk, chicken broth, allspice, thyme, and salt and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through, garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
Customize with your choice of veggies or proteins for a ‘clean out the fridge’ meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg