Description
Crispy Caribbean Chicken Rice Bowl offers a vibrant escape to tropical paradise with its blend of marinated chicken, fluffy brown rice, and colorful veggies. Each bowl is a celebration of flavor and texture, perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. The combination of spices and fresh ingredients creates a dish that is not only delicious but also nutritious. Get ready to enjoy this delightful meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain brown rice
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken thighs and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Rinse brown rice until clear. Combine with water (1 cup rice to 2 cups water) in a pot. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low for about 45 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Sauté sliced red bell peppers in residual oil for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Fluff cooked rice and layer it with sliced chicken and sautéed peppers. Garnish with chopped green onions and an extra squeeze of lime.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg