How To Make Easy Jerk Chicken with Rice & Peas
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup jerk seasoning
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Rub jerk seasoning all over the chicken thighs and let them marinate for 10 minutes.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until browned.
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Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté until translucent.
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Stir in the rice, coconut milk, chicken broth, black beans, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Place the chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
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Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve the jerk chicken with rice and peas.
Nutrition
- Calories : 420kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 5g
- Cholesterol : 96mg
- Sodium : 601mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 43g
- Dietary Fiber : 6g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 32g
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