Jamaican Beach Street Food Fried Chicken and Rice & Peas

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat content.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans have similar texture and flavor.

Marinate chicken with all-purpose seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and lime juice for at least 1 hour.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove fried chicken and drain on paper towels.

In a pot, combine rice, coconut milk, water, kidney beans, thyme, scallions, bay leaves, and salt.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve fried chicken alongside rice and peas, garnished with additional scallions if desired.

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