Caribbean Chicken and Rice: A Juicy Twist on Comfort Food
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A delicious blend of flavors and spices that will take your taste buds on a tropical adventure.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 cups rice
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and bell pepper, sauté until soft.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add chicken thighs and brown on all sides.
- Stir in rice, coconut milk, chicken broth, curry powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
- Simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked and chicken is tender.
- Finish with lime juice and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lime juice and spices overnight.
- Serve with a side of avocado for added creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg