Description
Jerk Chicken Bowls with Mango Salsa and Coconut Rice offer a vibrant culinary experience that combines the spicy warmth of jerk chicken with the refreshing sweetness of mango salsa atop creamy coconut rice. This dish is perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, providing a colorful array of flavors and textures that are sure to impress. With simple preparation steps and easily customizable ingredients, you’ll find this recipe to be a delightful addition to your meal rotation. Whether you’re serving family or friends, these bowls deliver a taste of the tropics that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 large mango, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking chicken)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Preheat grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Marinade chicken with jerk seasoning mixed with olive oil and spices; let sit for 15 minutes.
- Rinse rice, then cook in a saucepan with coconut milk over medium heat until tender (about 18-20 minutes).
- Prepare mango salsa by combining diced mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and honey in a bowl.
- Sauté corn until charred and mix into salsa.
- Grill the marinated chicken until cooked through (about 6-7 minutes per side), then let rest before slicing.
- Assemble bowls with coconut rice as base, topped with sliced chicken and mango salsa.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 450g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg