Description
A vibrant, one-pot Caribbean Chicken and Rice dish that combines succulent chicken, aromatic spices, and creamy coconut milk for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of jasmine rice
- 4 chicken thighs (skinless)
- 1 can of coconut milk
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 teaspoons of curry powder
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped bell pepper until softened and fragrant (3-5 minutes).
- Brown the chicken thighs on both sides (5-7 minutes).
- Sprinkle in the curry powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, stirring to coat the chicken and vegetables.
- Add jasmine rice, coconut milk, and chicken broth, stirring well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer until the rice is tender and chicken is cooked through (20-25 minutes).
- Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For best results, use jasmine rice and let the dish sit after cooking to absorb flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Caribbean chicken, rice, one-pot meal, easy dinner, coconut milk