Description
Caribbean Chicken and Rice is a vibrant, one-pot meal that transports your taste buds to the islands with every bite. This delightful dish features succulent chicken thighs simmered in creamy coconut milk, aromatic spices, and colorful vegetables. The kick from Scotch bonnet pepper harmonizes perfectly with the sweet coconut, creating a flavor profile that’s both comforting and exotic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (or habanero)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 medium tomato
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- ½ cup frozen peas (optional)
- 2 green onions (for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, paprika, ground allspice, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent, then add minced garlic and diced bell peppers until softened.
- Brown the seasoned chicken in the skillet for about 5–7 minutes per side.
- Mix in chopped tomato and whole Scotch bonnet pepper; add fresh thyme and smoked paprika.
- Stir in rice, then pour in chicken broth and coconut milk. Combine well.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes until the rice is cooked.
- Fluff rice before serving and garnish with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg