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Easy Caribbean Chicken and Rice One-Pan Meal

Savor Easy Caribbean Chicken and Rice One-Pan Meal Tonight

Enjoy a vibrant and flavorful Easy Caribbean Chicken and Rice One-Pan Meal, ready in under 40 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs or chicken breasts/drumsticks
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Long-Grain White Rice or basmati rice
  • 1.5 cups Chicken Broth vegetable broth is a lighter alternative
For the Creamy Base
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk or unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or any cooking oil
For the Aromatics
  • 1 piece Onion diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 piece Red Bell Pepper chopped
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Allspice or substitute blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika adjust for desired smokiness
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme or use fresh thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cumin experiment with other spices
  • 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust based on spice tolerance
For Extra Color and Nutrition
  • 0.5 cups Frozen Peas or substitute with other vegetables

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Drizzle in 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  2. Season 4 chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and spices. Sear in the hot skillet for 5-6 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add diced onion, minced garlic, and chopped red bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent.
  4. Stir in 1 cup of long-grain white rice, sauté for 1-2 minutes to toast lightly.
  5. Pour in 1.5 cups of chicken broth and 1 cup of coconut milk. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Nestle the seared chicken thighs back into the rice mixture and cover, simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  7. In the last 5 minutes, sprinkle 0.5 cups of frozen peas over the skillet and cover.
  8. Let it rest for 5 minutes after removing from heat. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley and a squeeze of lime.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to swap out ingredients based on your preferences and dietary needs.

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