How to make jerk chicken and rice and peas

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

scotch bonnet pepper

💰Cheaper: habanero pepper

Habanero pepper offers similar heat and flavor.

jerk seasoning

💰Cheaper: homemade jerk spice blend

Homemade blend can be more cost-effective.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and are often cheaper.

Marinate chicken with jerk seasoning for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Preheat grill or oven to medium-high heat.

Grill chicken for 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and charred.

In a pot, rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Combine rice, kidney beans, coconut milk, water, salt, and black pepper in the pot.

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

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

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and stir in chopped green onions, garlic, ginger, thyme, and allspice.

Serve jerk chicken over rice and peas with lime wedges on the side.

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