Caribbean Chicken and Rice
Indulge in the tropical flavors of Caribbean Chicken and Rice, a comforting one-pot dish that infuses your dining experience with vibrant spices and creamy coconut milk. This recipe features tender chicken seasoned with aromatic spices, mingling beautifully with colorful vegetables and fluffy rice. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner, this dish will transport your taste buds to sunny shores with every bite. Easy to prepare and customizable to suit your spice preference, Caribbean Chicken and Rice is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing and cooking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or coconut oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper or habanero pepper
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, paprika, ground allspice, garlic powder, and onion powder. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, sear the chicken until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic in vegetable oil until softened. Add diced bell peppers and chopped tomato; cook until softened.
- Stir in long-grain rice followed by chicken broth and coconut milk; bring to a simmer.
- Nestle the seared chicken atop the rice mixture. Cover and reduce heat to low; cook for 25–30 minutes until rice is tender.
- Optional: Add frozen peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Garnish with sliced green onions and cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg