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Baked Chicken Over Rice

Cultural Context

Baked Chicken Over Rice is a comforting dish popular in Haitian cuisine, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. This dish reflects the resourcefulness of Haitian cooking, combining simple ingredients to create a hearty meal. Variations exist across the Caribbean, with each culture adding its unique twist, making it a beloved staple in many households.

HaitianHTmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
3 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
olive oil
Adobo seasoning
ground black pepper
paprika
Italian seasoning
sea salt
2 tablespoons Apies Apie (Haitian marinade)
carrots
celery
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 cups water
Jasmine rice

chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat while thighs are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is typically less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Water with seasoning reduces costs while still providing flavor.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Cabbage is often cheaper and can add texture.

1

Drizzle olive oil over 3 chicken thighs and season with Adobo seasoning, ground black pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, and sea salt.

2

Mix the seasonings into the chicken until well coated.

3

Set the seasoned chicken aside.

4

Heat a medium-high skillet and drizzle with olive oil.

5

Sear the chicken skin-side down for about 3 minutes.

6

Flip the chicken and sear for another 2-3 minutes until halfway cooked, then remove from the skillet and set aside.

7

In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of Apies Apie and fry for a few seconds.

8

Add chopped carrots and celery (or any other veggies you have) and sauté briefly.

9

If using, add garlic and mix in.

10

Pour in 1/2 cup of coconut milk and stir to combine.

11

Add the remaining seasoning used for the chicken into the skillet.

12

Pour in 2 cups of water and bring to a simmer.

13

Once simmering, add 2 cups of uncooked Jasmine rice and mix well.

14

Place the chicken on top of the rice, skin-side up.

15

Pour all the sauce over the chicken and cover the skillet.

16

Transfer the covered skillet to the oven.

17

Bake at 350°F for about 30-35 minutes.

18

Check the rice; it may look undercooked on top but is fine inside.

19

Serve and enjoy the flavorful, juicy chicken over the rice.

Cooking Techniques

bakingmixingseasoning

Equipment Needed

medium-high skilletoven-safe baking dish

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Chicken and RiceOven-Baked Chicken Rice Dish

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