Caribbean Chicken and Rice: Easy Comfort Food You’ll Love
Enjoy this Caribbean Chicken and Rice, a flavorful dish that brings comfort to the table.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup peas
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add chicken thighs and brown on both sides.
- Stir in curry powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Add rice, coconut milk, and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add peas and bell pepper; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a simple green salad.
- For a spicier version, add chopped jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Caribbean Chicken and Rice, easy comfort food