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Jerk Chicken Rice Bowl
Take a trip to the spicy island of Jamaica with my delicious Jerk Chicken Rice Bowl! The sweet and savory flavors will whisk you away.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
25
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Dishes
Cuisine:
Jamaican
Servings:
4
Calories:
261
kcal
Author:
Debi Morgan | Quiche My Grits
Ingredients
1
pound
boneless chicken tenders
1
Tbsp.
Jerk Seasoning
ad
1
Tbsp.
olive oil
½
cup
chopped onions
1
cup
Caribbean Jerk Sauce
ad
1
16 oz pkg.
Trader Joe's Brown Rice Medley
(ad)
2
cups
fresh broccoli florets
chopped
dash of salt and pepper
Instructions
Rub jerk seasoning into chicken tenders until completely coated.
Preheat cast iron skillet to medium heat. Add olive oil, then chicken.
Sear chicken on both sides, allowing it to char slightly before turning. (about 5 minutes)
Reduce heat to medium low. Add chopped onions to pan. Saute' onions until tender while chicken is still cooking. (about 5 minutes)
Pour Caribbean Jerk Sauce over chicken, coating completely. Turn chicken to make sure all sides are coated.
Cover and cook over medium low heat for 5 additional minutes until chicken is tender. Set aside and keep warm.
While chicken is simmering, cook rice as directed on package.
Stir fry broccoli in a cast iron skillet over medium heat with a dash of olive oil until slightly charred. Season with salt and pepper.
Layer rice in individual bowls, followed by chicken and broccoli.
Garnish with pineapple, orange or mango if desired.
Notes
Feel free to use substitutions for spices and rice if you wish.
Nutrition
Calories:
261
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
18
g
|
Protein:
30
g
|
Fat:
7
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
2968
mg
|
Potassium:
827
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
12
g
|
Vitamin C:
43
mg
|
Calcium:
62
mg
|
Iron:
3
mg