Description
A vibrant and flavorful Caribbean-inspired dish featuring jerk chicken, fresh mango salsa, and creamy coconut rice.
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 your oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
- Prepare the chicken by drizzling olive oil and sprinkling jerk seasoning and other spices on both sides.
- Sear the chicken in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes each side.
- Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF (74ºC).
- While the chicken roasts, rinse the jasmine rice, then cook it with coconut milk and water in a saucepan until tender.
- Prepare the mango salsa by mixing diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, honey, and seasonings in a bowl.
- Once the chicken roasts, let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice it.
- Assemble the bowls with coconut rice, sliced chicken, and mango salsa on top. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For a spicier kick, consider adding jalapeños to the mango salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: jerk chicken, mango salsa, coconut rice, Caribbean cuisine