Description
Caribbean Chicken and Rice is a vibrant one-pot dish that captures the essence of island flavors right in your kitchen. This recipe features succulent chicken thighs simmered with aromatic spices, vibrant vegetables, and creamy coconut milk, resulting in a delightful meal that’s perfect for family dinners or special occasions. With tender meat, fluffy rice, and a hint of heat from Scotch bonnet peppers, this dish promises to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 medium tomato
- 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, heat oil over medium heat and sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onions until translucent; add garlic and bell peppers, cooking for an additional five minutes.
- Stir in thyme, allspice, smoked paprika, and rice until well-coated.
- Pour in chicken broth and coconut milk; return seared chicken to the pot along with the Scotch bonnet pepper.
- Cover and simmer on low for about 40 minutes until rice is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg