Jerk Chicken and Rice
Servings 2 servings
Calories 471kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound Chicken breast boneless skinless cut into large chunks
- 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Red onion peeled and finely diced
- 4 cloves Garlic sliced
- 1/4 cup White rice
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1/4 cup Green olives sliced
- 1/2 tsp Jerk Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Dried oregano
- 2 slices Crusty bread toasted
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat a pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the oil. Brown the chicken well to deep golden brown on all sides. Then remove from the pot and set aside.
- Add the onion, and garlic to the pot. Saute until golden brown. Stir in the rice, broth, olives, jerk seasoning, paprika, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken back to the pan, cover with a lid, and bring to a low simmer. Cook until the rice is tender. (Refer to the instructions on the package for cooking time).
- Once the rice is tender, remove from the heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with bread.
Nutrition
Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 963mg | Potassium: 558mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 405IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 4mg