Description
Caribbean chicken and rice brings tropical warmth to your dinner table with tender, spice-rubbed chicken nestled over fluffy seasoned rice that whispers island traditions straight to your plate.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Base and Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans
- 1 cup frozen peas
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Season 1 pound chicken thighs with 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and spices.
- Cook chicken pieces for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Transfer chicken to a separate plate.
- Sauté 1 diced onion and 1 diced red bell pepper in the same skillet for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
- Pour 1 cup rice into the skillet and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Add 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, 1 ½ cups chicken broth, 15 ounces black beans, and browned chicken to the skillet.
- Increase heat to bring mixture to a boil, then reduce to low heat at 200°F. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in 1 cup frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 more minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork and sprinkle ¼ cup chopped cilantro on top.
- Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the dish.
Notes
- Swap out chicken for tofu or tempeh to make this a vegetarian-friendly recipe that keeps all the Caribbean flavor.
- Use brown rice instead of white for added fiber and a slightly nuttier taste, just adjust cooking liquid and time accordingly.
- For extra heat, add a scotch bonnet pepper or increase the cayenne pepper to bring more authentic Caribbean spice to your dish.
- Prep all ingredients before cooking to ensure smooth execution and prevent burning or overcooking any components during the process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 36-39 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg