Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Caribbean cuisine to your table with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and creamy coconut milk.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup long grain rice (basmati or jasmine)
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: Begin by heating oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper, stirring until softened and fragrant—around 3-5 minutes.
- Brown the chicken: Introduce the chicken pieces, cooking until they are nicely browned on both sides, which should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the spices: Stir in the thyme, paprika, black pepper, and salt, letting the mixture bloom for a minute.
- Incorporate the rice: Toss in the rice, followed by the rich coconut milk and chicken broth.
- Simmer to perfection: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Add carrots wisely: In the last 5 minutes of cooking, gently mix in the diced carrot.
- Fluff and garnish: After the rice has cooked through, fluff the rice with a fork. Garnish with vibrant green onions.
Notes
Consider substituting chicken with diced tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian version. A squeeze of lime juice before serving enhances the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Caribbean recipe, Chicken and rice, Comfort food