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Jerk Chicken and Rice Recipe

Jerk Chicken and Rice Recipe

Delicious Jerk Chicken and Rice recipe that's prepared with our flavorful Delmas seasoning.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Caribbean, Haitian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 360 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Braiser

Ingredients
  

Chicken Ingredients

  • 7 pieces Boneless Chicken Thighs
  • 2 Tbsp. Delmas Poultry Seasoning
  • 3 Tbsp. Store-bought Jerk Seasoning Choice of mild or hot

Rice Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups Basmati Rice Washed and drained
  • 0.5 cup Neutral Oil to cook the rice and chicken
  • 3.5 cups Chicken Stock Low sodium or unsalted
  • 2 cups Peas and Carrots mixture
  • 2 pieces Green Onions sliced
  • 0.5 cup Roughly Chopped Onions
  • 1 piece Lemon Juice from
  • 2 Tbsp. Tomato Paste

Instructions
 

Chicken Preparation

  • In a large bowl, combine the boneless chicken thighs with 2 tablespoons of Delmas Poultry Seasoning and 3 tablespoons of jerk seasoning. Rub everything together until the chicken is fully coated. Let it marinate for at least 15–20 minutes.
  • Heat ½ cup of neutral oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken thighs and sear on both sides until browned (about 3–4 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.

Vegetable Preparation

  • In the same pot, toss in the chopped onions and green onions. Sauté for about 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and cook for another minute.

Rice Cooking

  • Add the peas and carrots, and mix. Pour in the washed and drained basmati rice. Add the lemon juice and stir well to coat.
  • Gently place the seared chicken thighs back on top of the rice. Pour in the chicken stock.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover with aluminum foil and the lid, and cook until the rice is fluffy and the chicken is fully cooked through.
  • Fluff the rice, serve warm, and enjoy your flavorful jerk chicken and rice.

Notes

If baking, bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes, covered.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 11gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 707mgPotassium: 171mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 13.2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3.4mg
Keyword Jerk Chicken, recipe, Rice
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