Description
Tender and flavorful Caribbean jerk chicken served with pineapple-coconut rice, all made in one pan for easy cleanup. This vibrant dish is bursting with tropical flavors and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
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For the chicken marinade:
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1.25-1.5 pounds)
1/2 tablespoon olive or avocado oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 tablespoon honey
1/2 tablespoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper -
For the veggies & rice:
1/2 tablespoon olive or avocado oil
1 bunch green onions, diced
1 large red bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 (15 ounce) can lite coconut milk
1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
1 cup basmati white rice (don’t use brown, it will take too long to cook)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, combine chicken thighs with olive oil, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, honey, allspice, cinnamon, thyme, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the veggies & rice: In the same skillet, sauté green onions and red bell pepper. Add coconut milk and rice, then fold in pineapple. Place the chicken on top, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve: Once the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed, garnish with green onions and lime juice. Serve hot.
Notes
- Do not use brown rice; opt for white rice or cauliflower rice for quicker cooking.
- Cauliflower rice or quinoa can be used as alternatives with adjusted cooking times.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
