What Makes This Recipe So Good
This Caribbean jerk chicken bowl is such a surprisingly easy meal that’s perfect for summer nights or meal prep. Warm basmati rice cooked with coconut milk combined with cool, sweet mango salsa and spicy, smoky jerk chicken makes a flavor combo that is out of the world delicious.
Ingredients
Basmati rice – We love thick, fragrant basmati rice as a base to this dish.Coconut milk – Adds an extra bite of sweetness to the rice.Mango – Soft and juicy with a sweet, fresh flavor, mango adds a pop of gorgeous color and tastes incredible mixed with the salty flavors of the chicken.Red onion – Sweeter and milder than its white cousin, red onion adds a little crunch and astringency to the salsa. Lime – A little lime juice goes a long way in this dish. Just a little citrus helps enhance the sweetness of the mango and the sweet tang of the red onion.Jerk chicken – This spicy, smoky chicken is perfectly paired with the sweet salsa.
How To Make Jerk It
Chef’s Tips
Cook the chicken breasts on each side 3-5 minutes for small breasts, 5-6 for medium, or 6-8 for large. To make this bowl Whole30 or paleo, sub 2 cups cauliflower rice for the basmati rice. Steam the rice as directed, then season with salt. Stir in 1/4 cup coconut cream (just the solid white part of a can of coconut) and mix well. Also, ensure your jerk seasoning is Whole30-compliant or paleo! Try making your own with this recipe, omitting the sugar. (Use 1-2 teaspoons of seasoning per chicken breast if using dry seasoning blend.)
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