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One Pot Caribbean Jerk Chicken & Rice

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Author: Imma Published:6/29/2015Updated:5/20/2021
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 One Pot Caribbean Jerk Chicken & Rice – A flavor explosion in a pot! Comes together quickly- chicken thighs baked to crispy perfection on a bed of fragrant rice and beans. One Pot Caribbean Jerk Chicken & Rice  Guys meet the latest addition to my one-pot meal dinners, yep! It was just a matter of time before this happened. And when it did it, I quickly fell in love …I’m pretty obsessed with this one-pot meal. I’m thinking how long I could get away with this before the rest of the gang starts complaining. One Pot Caribbean Jerk Chicken & Rice This recipe is a combination of my Caribbean rice and beans and my Oven baked Jerk Chicken. Both of which have been readers’ favorite. And I thank you  immensely for giving it a go and providing feedback. If you love both recipes then you are going to go crazy over this one. What’s not to love about less prep, less cleaning, and it’s on the table in about an hour. One Pot Caribbean Jerk Chicken & Rice Here would be a great addition to your list of one-pot meals. Most of the ingredients you have already and you can pick up a few at your neighborhood market. Use my Oh-So fabulous Jerk Spice Combination here or store- bought. Though am going to be honest and say store-bought doesn’t even come close to this homemade seasoning. Just something to think about. One Pot Caribbean Jerk Chicken & Rice Here I used a 12-inch skillet – one of my favorite utensils in the kitchen — because it can go from stove top to oven. You can also use a Dutch oven for this too! First you spice up the chicken, and then sear to render the fat, get the rice started in the skillet and finish it off in the oven. The chicken comes out tender, and the rice is light and fluffy. And because everything cooks together in just one pan, the rice is incredibly flavorful; the juice of the chicken enhances the rice dish, making it really quite tasty. Enjoy!!!

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One Pot Caribbean Jerk Chicken and Rice

One Pot Caribbean Jerk Chicken & Rice – A flavor explosion in a pot! Comes together quickly- chicken thighs baked to crispy perfection on a bed of fragrant rice and beans.
4.91 from 158 votes
Prep: 15 minutes mins
Cook: 45 minutes mins
Total: 1 hour hr
Caribbean
Servings 6

Ingredients

Jerk Chicken Thighs

  • 2½-3 pounds chicken thighs (about 5-6)
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon chicken bouillon powder (optional)
  • 1-2 tablespoons Jerk seasoning

One Pot Jerk Chicken and Rice

  • 4 tablespoons 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 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 white ground white pepper
  • 1½-2 teaspoons Creole spice (or jerk seasoning)
  • Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
  • 2-2¼ cups chicken broth (or water) If using 6 chicken thighs, I use 2 cups of water
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon (optional)
  • 1 whole scotch bonnet pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
  • 1 green onion, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Jerk Chicken Thighs

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉/177℃.
  • Wash chicken thighs, for faster cooking, make a ½-inch slit into chicken thigh meat on either side of the chicken, and wipe with a paper towel. Season with salt (about 1½ teaspoons) bouillon powder,
  • Rub both sides with a generous amount of the spice blend (Creole, jerk, or your favorite spice mix)

One-Pot Jerk Chicken and Rice

  • Add about 2 tablespoons oil to a skillet, Dutch oven, or oven-safe pot. Then add chicken thighs skin side up, and brown for about 3 minutes on each side; be very careful with the chicken, it shouldn’t burn. Remove from the pan and set aside
  • Wipe pan with paper towel or napkin to remove any burns from pan.
  • Add another 2 tablespoons oil, followed by onions, thyme, garlic, and bay leaf, and sauté until soft but not golden, 2-3 minutes. Then add rice and beans.
  • And all the remaining ingredients; chicken stock, coconut milk, paprika, white pepper, jerk seasoning, salt, and bouillon. Add chicken, and bring to a boil.
  • Place in the oven and cook, uncovered, for 30- 35 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
  • Remove, let it cool, and serve.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 250g| Calories: 554kcal (28%)| Carbohydrates: 81g (27%)| Protein: 7g (14%)| Fat: 23g (35%)| Saturated Fat: 15g (94%)| Cholesterol: 44mg (15%)| Sodium: 345mg (15%)| Potassium: 703mg (20%)| Fiber: 8g (33%)| Sugar: 5g (6%)| Vitamin A: 1165IU (23%)| Vitamin C: 7.3mg (9%)| Calcium: 78mg (8%)| Iron: 3.9mg (22%)
Author: Imma
Course: Main
Cuisine: Caribbean
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Nutrition Facts
One Pot Caribbean Jerk Chicken and Rice
Amount Per Serving (250 g)
Calories 554 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Cholesterol 44mg15%
Sodium 345mg15%
Potassium 703mg20%
Carbohydrates 81g27%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 1165IU23%
Vitamin C 7.3mg9%
Calcium 78mg8%
Iron 3.9mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Zii says

    Posted on 11/2 at 7:36AM

    How long on the stove top? I can’t cook in the oven I don’t have an appropriate pot for oven

    Reply
    • Imma says

      Posted on 11/4 at 5:30AM

      You can cook it for half the time on the stovetop. Bring it to a low boil, cover it, and try to resist the urge to lift the lid and check on it before 10-15 minutes. Whether you want to remove the skin is a personal choice. However, it won’t get as crispy. Please let me know how it goes.

      Reply
  2. Anna says

    Posted on 10/22 at 12:02AM

    Tried this a few months ago and it’s been a regular in our home ever since! It’s so good, my son loves the flavorful rice.

    Reply
    • Anna says

      Posted on 10/22 at 12:05AM

      5 stars
      Submitted too fast, it’s a five star!!

      Reply
      • Imma says

        Posted on 10/24 at 9:21AM

        Thank you so much, Anna! Stay tuned and enjoy more amazing recipe:)

    • Imma says

      Posted on 10/24 at 9:50AM

      Aww great to hear that, Much love for your son! Stay tuned and enjoy more amazing recipes:)

      Reply
  3. Patty Vostad says

    Posted on 10/20 at 7:08PM

    5 stars
    This was FANTASTIC! Thank you so much for such a flavorful burst of YUM!!

    Reply
    • Imma says

      Posted on 10/21 at 4:14AM

      Thank you so much, Patty! It always sounds amazing to hear such lovely things from you guys. Stay tuned and spread the love and care:)

      Reply
  4. June Howley says

    Posted on 10/17 at 10:47AM

    5 stars
    I used leftover chicken from the Sunday roast. Otherwise followed recipe faithfully and served with home made coleslaw. Seriously good.

    Reply
    • Imma says

      Posted on 10/19 at 3:39AM

      Yayy, I am glad you like the recipe and use leftovers to make an other amazing master piece:) Much Love!

      Reply
  5. YayaAhx says

    Posted on 10/2 at 8:47PM

    If you think it’s good…
    … Wait until you double the ingredients. OMG! We doubled everything except the rice and the coconut milk. We didn’t want it too hot so didn’t put the Bonnet pepper just lightly sprinkled cayenne ppr. It’s so good our son said if we make it every day he will never complain 😉

    Reply
    • Imma says

      Posted on 10/4 at 6:03AM

      Aww, much love for your son! Thank you so much for the lovely story:)

      Reply
  6. Sari says

    Posted on 8/14 at 7:03PM

    5 stars
    Delicious, healthy, and easy! I added some bell peppers and kale!

    Reply
    • Imma says

      Posted on 8/16 at 6:51AM

      Yeah, great addition to the recipe. Thanks for sharing your valuable feedback:)

      Reply
  7. Kipp Irland says

    Posted on 7/13 at 8:46AM

    Made this last night and it was a huge hit. Made the Jerk Seasoning mix as well. Both are keepers!

    Reply
    • Imma says

      Posted on 7/13 at 10:12AM

      Thank you so much for your love and support. Much Love

      Reply
  8. Mabel says

    Posted on 6/27 at 6:35PM

    5 stars
    I just made this recipe, but used Jasmine rice instead of long grain rice, and added 2 cans of beans. It was awesome! Do you know what amount is one serving? For example a cup of the rice?

    Reply
    • Imma says

      Posted on 6/28 at 12:08PM

      Awesome!!! I’m so happy you loved it. I usually serve about a chicken thigh with a half cup or more of rice. Personally, a serving size depends on how hungry I am.

      Reply
  9. Debs says

    Posted on 6/27 at 9:18AM

    5 stars
    Wow, what a game changer. Made this last week and I have chicken marinating for tomorrow. The family love it, thank you for sharing

    Reply
    • Imma says

      Posted on 6/28 at 11:59AM

      Amazing to hear your story!!! Thank you so much for your love and support, keep following to have more amazing recipes 🙂

      Reply
  10. Brenda says

    Posted on 6/26 at 12:31PM

    5 stars
    Yes I love this recipe and make it all the time

    Reply
    • Imma says

      Posted on 6/28 at 12:06PM

      Wao! Great to hear that, Thank you so much for your love, stay tuned and have more ready-to-go recipe collection:)

      Reply
  11. Ray says

    Posted on 5/6 at 9:45AM

    Love this recipe I make a few adjustments but this recipe opened my eyes to a different world of cooking

    Reply
    • Amina says

      Posted on 5/6 at 10:07AM

      Yayy!!! Great to hear about your experience. Thank you so much for your love and support.

      Reply
  12. Kristie says

    Posted on 4/20 at 3:52PM

    5 stars
    This is an amazing recipe, the only change I made is browned the chicken in a coating of brown sugar

    Reply
    • Amina says

      Posted on 4/21 at 6:29AM

      Great to hear. Thank you

      Reply
  13. Robert D says

    Posted on 3/3 at 4:07PM

    5 stars
    Outstanding! I will be making this again and again.

    Reply
  14. Crixy says

    Posted on 2/15 at 5:19PM

    OH MY GOSH! This recipe was perfection! I only added roasted pineapple at the end, but that’s just me.

    Reply
  15. Becca M says

    Posted on 1/29 at 1:12AM

    This recipe is super easy & very tasty.

    Reply
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