Caribbean Chicken and Rice Recipe
This Caribbean Chicken and Rice Recipe brings tropical flavors to your kitchen. The dish combines tender chicken with aromatic rice and bold spices.
Equipment
- Large heavy-bottomed pot with lid
- Sharp knife for chopping
- Cutting Board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowl for marinating
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken pieces thighs and drumsticks
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 can coconut milk 14 oz
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper optional
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Season chicken with curry powder and salt.
- Heat oil in large pot over medium heat.
- Brown chicken pieces on all sides completely.
- Remove chicken and set aside temporarily.
- Add onions and garlic to same pot.
- Cook until onions become soft and translucent.
- Add rice and stir for two minutes.
- Pour coconut milk and chicken broth slowly.
- Add scotch bonnet pepper if using it.
- Return chicken pieces to the pot carefully.
- Bring mixture to a rolling boil quickly.
- Reduce heat and cover pot tightly.
- Simmer for 25 minutes without lifting lid.
- Let stand 5 minutes before serving hot.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for more flavor and moisture
- Don't lift the lid while rice is cooking
- Toast rice briefly for better texture and taste
- Adjust scotch bonnet pepper for preferred heat level
- Let chicken marinate longer for deeper flavor development