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Easy Caribbean Chicken & Rice Recipe!

Caribbean Chicken & Rice Recipe

This one-pot Caribbean Chicken & Rice recipe delivers bold jerk flavor, creamy coconut rice, and hearty red beans—all cooked together for a soul-warming, fuss-free tropical meal that feels like comfort.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Calories: 628kcal
Author: Jacob Allen
Servings: 6

Equipment

Ingredients

Jerk Chicken Thighs:

  • 2½-3 pounds 1-1.5k chicken thighs (about 5-6)
  • 1½ teaspoons 8g salt
  • ½ teaspoon 2g chicken bouillon (optional)
  • 1-2 tablespoons 12-24g

One Pot Jerk Chicken and Rice:

  • 4 tablespoons 60ml canola oil
  • ½ medium onion diced
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 small bay leaves
  • 2 cups 360g uncooked long grain rice
  • 1 13.5- ounce can coconut milk 1¾ cups
  • 1 15.5- ounce can red kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 teaspoon 5g white pepper
  • 1½-2 teaspoons 8-10g (or jerk seasoning)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2-2¼ cups 470-530ml chicken broth (or water) If using 6 chicken thighs, I use 2 cups of water
  • 1 teaspoon 4g chicken bouillon (optional)
  • 1 whole scotch bonnet pepper optional
  • 1 teaspoon 6g paprika (optional)
  • 1 green onion for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Season chicken thighs with salt, bouillon, and jerk seasoning.
    Season chicken thighs with salt, bouillon, and jerk seasoning.
  • Sear chicken in oil until browned, then set aside.
    Sear chicken in oil until browned, then set aside.
  • Sauté onions, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves in the same pot.
    Sauté onions, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves in the same pot.
  • Stir in rice, beans, and jerk seasoning; mix well.
    Stir in rice, beans, and jerk seasoning; mix well.
  • Add coconut milk, chicken broth, and scotch bonnet pepper (optional).
  • Return chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer on low.
  • Cook for 30–35 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
  • Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
    Garnish with green onions and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 628kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 1220mg | Potassium: 688mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1727IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 3mg