One Pot Caribbean Jerk Chicken and Rice

Step 1

Preheat Oven to 350 degrees F

Step 2

Wash chicken thighs, for faster cooking make a 1/2 " slit into chicken thigh meat on either side of the chicken wipe with a paper towel. Season with salt( about 1 1/2 teaspoons) bouillon powder,

Step 3

Rub both sides with generous amount of the spice blend( Creole, Jerk or your favorite spice mix)

Step 4

Add about 2 Tablespoons oil in a skillet / Dutch oven or oven safe pot/pan. Then add chicken thighs skin side up , brown for about  3  minutes each, side be very careful with the chicken, it shouldn’t burn. Remove from the pan and set aside

Step 5

Wipe pan with paper towel or napkin to remove any burns from pan.

Step 6

Add another 2 Tablespoons oil, followed by onions, thyme, garlic, bay leaf and sauté until soft but not golden, about 2-3 minutes. Then add rice, beans

Step 7

And all the remaining ingredients, Chicken stock,Coconut milk, paprika, white pepper, jerk seasoning , salt and bouillon. Add chicken, bring to a boil.

Step 8

Place in the oven and cook , uncovered , for about 30- 35 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.

Step 9

Garnish  with chopped green onions if desired

Step 10

Remove let it cool and serve.