Easy Jerk chicken with Caribbean rice recipe
This is a recipe for Jerk chicken and Caribbean rice that we all love as a family. Whilst it may at times be a bit fiddly it is a dish that we enjoy all year round and perfect for a summer evening. It also works quite well with Quorn if like me you are vegetarian!
Choosing the best ingredients for this recipe
I always recommend using the freshest mango and pineapple possible as they can quickly go off. Ensure that they are stored in the fridge until used and then the cooked Caribbean rice is kept in the fridge to ensure it lasts well.
I prefer this recipe with long-grain white rice but you can use any rice you prefer. Basmati also works well however I would advise against sticky rice like jasmine rice.
Tips to ensure this is recipe is great for weight loss
If you follow Slimming World, Weight Watchers (WW), Noom or any other weight loss plan you can usually count the ingredients within this recipe in your allowances. It is of course important to check any plan you follow and remember all nutritional information and ingredients are found in the recipe card below.
Use fresh fruit not from a can as this is always healthier and much tastier.
Ensure that the red peppers from a jar are in brine and not in oil. If they are in oil this will have calories, syns or points that you just don’t need.
If you are following Slimming World then in my opinion to make this recipe stays syn-free you must follow these tips. Allow rice to cool thoroughly before mixing with any other ingredients. If you add fruit to the warm rice it will start to cook the fruit. Cooked fruit is syns on Slimming World and also not as nice!
Storing the Jerk Chicken
If you wish to store and reheat the Jerk Chicken then this is really easy. Allow to cool thoroughly and then wrap and put on the top shelf of the fridge. Use within 2 days.
For great tips on storing foods and ensuring you stay safe check out the NHS website.
Storing the Caribbean rice
This Caribbean rice recipe is perfect to save for lunch the following day. The best way to store it is to put it into an airtight container and keep it in the fridge and use it within 2 days.
Making the Jerk Chicken with Quorn
If like me, you are a vegetarian you may be wondering if this can be easily made with Quorn. I have made this many times for myself. Instead of chicken breasts use Quorn fillets.
Quorn fillets are not as easy to cut into for the seasoning to soak into but don’t worry about that. Quorn is very absorbent and will still flavour well without the slits.
Check out my selection of Quorn recipes, all perfect for all the family whether vegetarian or not, some are vegan too.
Jerk Seasoning for the jerk chicken and Caribbean rice
If you do not have any Jerk seasoning then do not worry about buying any. It is easy to make and one of the spice blends I share tips on how to make here.
Using frozen chicken
Chicken for this or any other chicken recipes should never be cooked from frozen, there are so many issues with this that risk food poisoning.
If you have just realised you only have frozen chicken there I have lots of tips to safely defrost chicken check them out in my defrosting chicken guide.
Step-by-step instructions to make Jerk chicken and Caribbean rice
Cook rice according to packet instructions then strain and run cold water over to cool quickly. Whilst the rice is cooking turn the grill onto medium-high heat.
Prepare all the fruit for the Caribbean rice and measure the spices for the jerk seasoning and ensure both are kept separately for ease.
Mix together all the ingredients for the Jerk chicken in a small bowl.
Cut 3/4 slits in each chicken breast.
Using a pastry brush or similar brush the jerk mixture over the chicken breasts and season well.
Put the chicken breasts under the grill, turning when needed to ensure they cook thoroughly. This should take approximately 15-20 minutes.
Whilst the chicken is cooking and the rice is cooling mix all the Caribbean rice ingredients in a large bowl.
Add the rice and mix well.
Serve the rice cold with hot chicken and vegetables or salad of your choice.
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Cook rice according to packet instructions then strain and run cold water over to cool quickly.
Whilst the rice is cooking turn grill onto medium high heat.
Mix together all the ingredients for the Jerk chicken in a small bowl.
Cut 3/4 slits in each chicken breast.
Using a pastry brush or similar brush the jerk mixture over the chicken breasts and season well.
Put the chicken breasts under the grill, turning when needed to ensure they cook thoroughly. This should take approximately 15-20 minutes.
Whilst the chicken is cooking and the rice is cooling mix all the Caribbean rice ingredients in a large bowl.
Add the rice and mix well.
Serve rice cold with hot chicken and vegetables or salad of your choice.
Keywords: Slimming World, Caribbean, syn free,
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