Caribbean Chicken and Rice: Easy Recipe for Flavorful Comfort
A delicious and easy-to-make recipe for Caribbean Chicken and Rice that brings a taste of the tropics to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté until softened.
- Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in the dried thyme and allspice.
- Add the rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in spices overnight.
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or carrots.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg