BANGING ONE PAN JERK CHICKEN AND JOLLOF RICE

jerk seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cajun seasoning

Homemade blends can reduce sodium and customize flavors.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth offers a lighter option.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: habanero pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño pepper

Habaneros provide similar heat while being more accessible.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice can provide similar acidity.

Marinate chicken in jerk seasoning, lime juice, garlic, and onion for at least 2 hours.

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Grill chicken until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.

In a pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes, thyme, and bay leaves; cook for 5 minutes until tomatoes break down.

Stir in rice and coat with the mixture.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked, about 20-25 minutes.

Stir in peas, carrots, and green onions; cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Serve grilled jerk chicken over jollof rice.

Cooking Techniques

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