Jerk Chicken With Coconut Rice & Peas Recipe

Recipe By EatingWell

Add some flavor of the caribbean to your weeknight dinners with this healthy and easy jerk chicken recipe. The chicken is cooked on a grill pan rather than an outdoor grill--make sure the pan is well-heated before adding the chicken to achieve the crisp char you would get from an outdoor grill. A simple side of coconut rice and peas completes this satisfying and nutritious meal.

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Ingredients for Jerk Chicken With Coconut Rice & Peas Recipe

  • 0.38 teaspoon Extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.13 cup Finely chopped yellow onion
  • 1/2 tablespoon Green curry paste
  • 1/4 cup Long Grain Brown Rice
  • 1/4 can Light coconut milk
  • 0.19 cup Water
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chopped Fresh Thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 0.31 teaspoon Ground allspice
  • 0.19 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • 0.06 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 0.19 teaspoon Kosher Salt, Divided
  • 0.38 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
  • 1/4 cup Frozen green peas, thawed
  • 0.06 cup Chopped fresh cilantro, plus leaves for garnish
  • 1/4 tablespoon Lime juice
Nutrition
value
587
calories per serving
27 g Fat39 g Protein47 g Carbs6 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    27g
  • Protein
    39g
  • Carbs
    47g
  • Fiber
    6g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    47g
  • Protein
    39g
  • Fiber
    6g

Fats

  • Fat
    27g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    123mg
  • Iron
    9mg
  • Vitamin A
    541mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    11mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    60mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    26mg
  • Vitamin E
    2mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    113mg
  • Manganese
    1mg
  • Phosphorus
    434mg
  • Selenium
    34mcg
  • Zinc
    4mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By EatingWell