Description
Caribbean Chicken and Rice is a vibrant, one-pot dish that brings the flavors of the tropics right to your kitchen. This delightful recipe boasts succulent chicken thighs, infused with aromatic spices and tender rice simmered in rich coconut milk. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, it’s a comforting meal that tantalizes the taste buds with its unique blend of allspice and paprika. Whether enjoyed fresh or as leftovers, this dish is sure to become a staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable 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, whole or minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup frozen peas (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and allspice.
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken skin-side down for 5 minutes; flip and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, sauté chopped onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and diced peppers; stir-fry for about 3 minutes.
- Stir in chopped tomato, Scotch bonnet pepper, thyme, smoked paprika, rice, chicken broth, coconut milk, and salt.
- Return seared chicken to the skillet on top of the rice mixture; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and reduce heat to low; cook for about 30 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff rice before serving and garnish with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 335g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg