Caribbean Chicken and Spiced Rice
If you’re craving a dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the tropics to your dinner table, look no further than this Caribbean Chicken and Spiced Rice. This delightful recipe features juicy chicken thighs marinated in aromatic spices, served over fluffy rice cooked to perfection in savory chicken broth. With hints of garlic, lime, and the warm essence of allspice, this dish is as comforting as it is flavorful. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and makes for fantastic leftovers! Enjoy a culinary escape with every bite.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 to 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, diced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with allspice, salt, pepper, minced garlic, and thyme. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken skin-side down until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes per side). Remove from pan.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced pepper until softened.
- Stir in rice until coated with the aromatics. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Return seared chicken to the pot.
- Cover and cook on low heat for about 20 minutes or until rice is fluffy. Fluff rice with a fork and squeeze fresh lime juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 110mg