Caribbean Chicken and Rice
A vibrant and hearty dish combining juicy chicken, aromatic spices, and creamy coconut milk, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup rice
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics in a large skillet with olive oil, stirring for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic and chicken; cook until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the curry powder and thyme, cooking for another minute.
- Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth, bringing it to a simmer.
- Add rice and a pinch of salt; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
Notes
For variations, add jalapeños for heat or pineapple for sweetness. Can substitute chicken for chickpeas or shrimp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Caribbean, Chicken, Rice, Coconut Milk, Comfort Food