Description
Caribbean chicken and rice is an easy one-pot dish that is great for weeknight meals! Packed full of flavor, this recipe will quickly become a favorite!
Ingredients
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- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 2 Pounds Chicken Thighs
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Small Onion - chopped
- 2 Garlic Cloves - minced
- 1 Cup Uncooked Rice
- 14 Ounce Chicken Broth
- 1 Can Coconut Milk
- 3/4 Cup Pineapple Juice
- 1/4 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 4 Green Onions - for topping
- 1/4 Cup Peanuts - chopped for topping
- 1/2 Cup Fresh Pineapple - cubed or diced small for topping
Instructions
- In a large deep skillet (or dutch oven), add olive oil and butter over medium heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Brown on each side for 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside on a plate until needed.
- In the same skillet, sautee onion and garlic for 3 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the rice and brown for a couple of minutes. Add in broth, coconut oil, pineapple juice, and red pepper flakes and stir to combine.
- Add the chicken back into the skillet and turn to medium-low. Cover and let simmer for 30-35 minutes or until rice is cooked through and tender.
- Fluff the rice with a fork. Season with salt and pepper to taste if needed. Serve with a helping of rice and chicken. Add green onions, chopped peanuts, and fresh pineapple on top, and enjoy!
Notes
- I use 1 whole pineapple for this recipe. I blend 3/4-1 cup of chopped pineapple well and strain to get the pineapple juice, and then use about a 1/4 of the whole pineapple diced for topping. I think fresh pineapple yields a much better flavor than canned pineapple - but canned pineapple can be used as well.
- Keep leftovers covered in the fridge for 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 199
- Sugar: 5.4 g
- Sodium: 249.6 mg
- Fat: 8.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25.4 g
- Fiber: 5.3 g
- Protein: 8.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
