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Caribbean Chicken and Rice: An Amazing Ultimate One-Pan Wonder

Ingredients

– 1 ½ pounds of chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
– 2 cups jasmine rice
– 4 cups chicken broth
– 1 medium onion (diced)
– 1 bell pepper (diced)
– 2 cloves garlic (minced)
– 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
– 1 cup frozen peas
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon allspice
– ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
– Fresh cilantro or parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

Creating Caribbean Chicken and Rice is easy if you follow these straightforward steps:

1. Prepare Ingredients: Begin by prepping all your ingredients. Dice the onions and bell peppers, mince the garlic, and cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
2. Heat Oil: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
3. Cook Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the skillet. Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, thyme, allspice, and cayenne pepper. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Sauté Vegetables: Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables soften, approximately 4-5 minutes.
5. Add Rice: Stir in the jasmine rice until it is coated with the oil and spices, about 1 minute.
6. Add Liquids: Pour in the chicken broth and canned diced tomatoes (along with their juice). Bring the mixture to a simmer.
7. Cook Rice: Reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
8. Incorporate Peas: Stir in the frozen peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking to allow them to heat through.
9. Fluff and Serve: Once the rice is cooked, fluff the mixture with a fork. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
10. Garnish: Top with freshly chopped cilantro or parsley for an added touch of freshness and color.

These steps will guide you in making the incredible Caribbean Chicken and Rice effortlessly.

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