Caribbean Chicken Recipe

Name: Caribbean Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked white rice; 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped; ¼ cup green onion, chopped; ¼ cup sweetened flaked coconut; 15 ounces pineapple chunks in juice or 15 ounces crushed pineapple, undrained; ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed; 8 teaspoons lime juice; 4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 4 sheets aluminum foil; nonstick cooking spray; 1 teaspoon allspice; ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves; ½ teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (use much more than this for hotter flavor); 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (use less than this if using more hot sauce)

Servings: persons

4 cups cooked white rice
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup green onion, chopped
¼ cup sweetened flaked coconut
15 ounces pineapple chunks in juice or 15 ounces crushed pineapple, undrained
¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
8 teaspoons lime juice
4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
4 sheets aluminum foil
nonstick cooking spray
1 teaspoon allspice
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (use much more than this for hotter flavor)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil (use less than this if using more hot sauce)

1
For the jerk seasoning, combine allspice, dried thyme leaves, paprika, hot pepper sauce, and vegetable oil in small bowl, mix well.
2
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees or preheat grill to high.
3
Spray the four foil pieces with nonstick cooking spray.
4
Combine hot rice, red pepper, coconut, pineapple, brown sugar, and lime juice (add coconut last if preparing packets for coconut-haters first).
5
Put 1/4 of the rice mixture in the center of each foil sheet.
6
Rub Jerk Season over chicken breast halves, and place on top of rice mixture on foil sheets.
7
Wrap and seal foil to form 4 packets.
8
Bake 18-20 minutes on a cookie sheet in preheated oven or grill 18-20 minutes on high in covered grill.

1020

kcal

Calories

Fat

178

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups cooked white rice, 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped, ¼ cup green onion, chopped, ¼ cup sweetened flaked coconut, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caribbean Chicken

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