Description
Caribbean Chicken and Rice is a vibrant, flavorful dish that transports your taste buds to the sun-soaked shores of the Caribbean. This delightful recipe features tender chicken thighs marinated in a blend of aromatic spices, served over fluffy long-grain rice infused with savory vegetables and rich broth. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this dish promises to fill your home with warmth and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic.
- Season chicken thighs with cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic in oil until softened.
- Push veggies aside and brown the seasoned chicken thighs on both sides.
- Stir in rice until coated with spices. Add chicken broth; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is fluffy.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg