Description
A flavorful Caribbean dish featuring tender chicken and aromatic rice cooked in coconut milk.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 can (15 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mix of red, green, and yellow)
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and cumin. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and bell peppers. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the rice and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the rice to toast slightly.
- Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet along with the frozen peas and lime juice. Stir gently to combine and cook for another 5 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
Notes
- For added heat, include diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper when cooking the chicken.
- Substitute quinoa for rice for a gluten-free option or to boost the protein content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg