Description
A vibrant Caribbean-inspired dish featuring tender jerk chicken, creamy coconut rice, and zesty mango salsa, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 large mango, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the chicken by drizzling it with olive oil and seasoning with jerk seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, allspice, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
- Sear the chicken in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- While the chicken roasts, rinse the jasmine rice under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
- Prepare the mango salsa by dicing the mango, red bell pepper, and red onion. Combine them in a bowl with cilantro, lime juice, salt, black pepper, honey, and olive oil.
- Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Assemble the bowls by adding coconut rice, topped with jerk chicken and mango salsa.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor. Use fresh mango for the best sweetness. Customize your salsa with additional veggies if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg