ONE POT JERK CHICKEN AND RICE N PEAS + JERK GRAVY

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.

Pan-fry the marinated chicken to seal in the seasonings.

In a pot, combine rice, kidney beans, coconut milk, water, salt, and black pepper.

Add the pan-fried chicken on top of the rice mixture.

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

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

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.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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