Jamaican Jerk Chicken and Rice with Mango Salsa
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Cook Time: 1 hour
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
For the chicken:- 2 chicken thighs, bone in
- 4 tbsp of Jamaican Jerk Chicken Rub
For the coconut basmati rice:
- ½ cup of basmati rice
- ½ cup of coconut milk
- ½ cup of water
- Salt to taste
For the mango salsa:
- 1 oz mango, chopped
- ½ oz bell peppers, diced
- ½ oz onion, diced
- 1 tsp of lime juice
- 1 tbsp of fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- ½ tsp of garlic granulates
Directions/Instructions:
1 - Preheat oven to 375 F
2 - Season the thighs with Jamaican Jerk Chicken Rub all over
3 - Cook them in a hot pan, with some oil, for 5 minutes on each side or until browned
4 - Transfer to a baking tray, and bake until cooked through, about 45 minutes
5 - Meanwhile, make the coconut basmati rice: in a pot, add in rice, coconut milk, and water
6 - Cook over low heat until all of the liquid is absorbed
7 - Remove from heat, cover with a lid, and let it rest for 15 minutes; fluff with a fork and season to taste with salt
8 - Make the mango salsa: mix all salsa ingredients together
9 - When the chicken is ready, serve over the rice and top with the mango salsa