Best 8 Jerk Style Chicken With Spiced Basmati Rice Pilaf And Green Beans Recipes

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Welcome to the world of bold flavors and aromatic spices! In this culinary adventure, we'll embark on a journey to create a mouthwatering dish that combines the fiery heat of Jamaican jerk chicken with the fragrant softness of spiced basmati rice pilaf and the refreshing crunch of green beans. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds as we dive into the vibrant flavors of this delectable dish.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

JERK-STYLE CHICKEN PILAF



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Make this jerk-style chicken pilaf for an easy midweek meal. It takes 30 minutes from prep to plate, so makes a speedy, as well as healthy, supper

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tbsp rapeseed oil
1 onion , finely sliced
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into thick strips
1-2 tbsp jerk seasoning
1 green chilli , deseeded and sliced (optional)
2 large garlic cloves , crushed
2 x 250g pouches microwave basmati rice , cooked
400g can kidney beans , drained and rinsed
1 lime , zested and juiced, plus wedges to serve
3 spring onions , finely sliced
½ small bunch of coriander , finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole dish over a medium-high heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and fry for 5-6 mins. Add the chicken and fry for 7-8 mins more. Stir in the jerk seasoning, chilli, if using, and garlic, and cook for 1 min.
  • Stir in the rice, beans and lime zest and juice. Cook until heated through. Scatter over the spring onions, coriander and serve with the extra lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 53 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium

GRILLED JERK-STYLE CHICKEN AND COCONUT RICE PILAF WITH PEAS



Grilled Jerk-Style Chicken and Coconut Rice Pilaf with Peas image

Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

3 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
1/2 fresh habanero chile, seeded and coarsely chopped
1/2 medium onion, cut into a small dice
1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Freshly grated nutmeg (about 1/4 teaspoon)
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons malt vinegar
3 scallions, whites thinly sliced, greens cut on the bias and reserved for garnish
1/2 chicken, cut into breast and leg quarters
Canola oil, for cooking
1/2 medium onion, sliced
Kosher salt
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup coconut milk
2 to 3 sprigs fresh thyme, tied with twine
2 bay leaves
Half a 15-ounce can pigeon peas, drained
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • For the chicken: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Add the garlic, habanero, onion, five-spice, celery salt, cinnamon, ginger, thyme, nutmeg and 1 tablespoon black pepper to a food processor and pulse until combined and paste-like. Add the soy sauce, oil, vinegar and scallion whites and puree until well-mixed and smooth. Set aside.
  • Arrange the chicken parts in a baking dish and pour half of the marinade over the top, brushing so that all pieces are coated. Set the remaining marinade aside. Marinate the chicken at room temperature for 15 minutes or refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
  • Heat a cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the chicken parts in the pan skin-side down and cook for 7 minutes per side. Place the chicken back in the baking dish and baste with the reserved marinade. Place in the oven and roast until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes. Note that the baking time for the breast may be shorter than the leg. Remove from the baking dish as finished and let rest for a couple of minutes.
  • For the rice: Coat the bottom of a small pot with the oil and sweat the sliced onions with a pinch of salt over high heat until browned. Add the rice and stir to coat. Add the chicken stock, coconut milk, thyme bundle and bay leaves. Stir and season to taste with salt. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and stir in the peas. Cover and cook for 17 minutes. Turn off the heat then remove the bay leaves and thyme bundle. Fluff the rice and mix in the cilantro and scallion greens.
  • Place a large scoop of rice in the center of each plate and arrange the chicken pieces on top.

JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN



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Hot, succulent Jamaican Jerk Chicken is a tropical treat. You'll love the heat and flavor of this fiery marinade.

Provided by Yardie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 3h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into chunks
4 limes, juiced
1 cup water
2 teaspoons ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
1 ½ cups chopped green onions
6 cloves garlic, chopped
2 habanero peppers, chopped

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a medium bowl. Cover with lime juice and water. Set aside.
  • In a blender or food processor, place allspice, nutmeg, salt, brown sugar, thyme, ginger, black pepper and vegetable oil. Blend well, then mix in onions, green onions, garlic and habanero peppers until almost smooth.
  • Pour most of the blended marinade mixture into bowl with chicken, reserving a small amount to use as a basting sauce while cooking. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
  • Brush grill grate with oil. Cook chicken slowly on the preheated grill. Turn frequently, basting often with remaining marinade mixture. Cook to desired doneness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 473.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

JERK CHICKEN WITH RICE & PEAS



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The Jamaican marinade has many versions, but John Torode likes his super spicy with a dash of soy. Serve with coconut basmati rice

Provided by John Torode

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 21

12 chicken thighs, bone in
1 lime, halved
hot sauce, to serve (optional)
1 big bunch spring onions, roughly chopped
thumb-sized piece ginger, roughly chopped
3 garlic cloves
½ a small onion
3 scotch bonnet chillies, deseeded if you want less heat
½ tsp dried thyme, or 1 tbsp thyme leaves
1 lime, juiced
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp ground allspice
200g basmati rice
400g can coconut milk
1 bunch spring onions, sliced
2 large thyme sprigs
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tsp ground allspice
2 x 410g cans kidney beans, drained

Steps:

  • To make the jerk marinade, combine the spring onions, ginger, garlic, onion, scotch bonnet chillies, dried thyme, lime juice, soy sauce, vegetable oil, brown sugar and ground allspice in a food processor along with 1 tsp salt, and blend to a purée. If you're having trouble getting it to blend, just keep turning off the blender, stirring the mixture, and trying again. Eventually it will start to blend up - don't be tempted to add water, as you want a thick paste.
  • Taste the jerk mixture for seasoning - it should taste pretty salty, but not unpleasantly, puckering salty. You can now throw in more chillies if it's not spicy enough for you. If it tastes too salty and sour, try adding in a bit more brown sugar until the mixture tastes well balanced.
  • Make a few slashes in 12 chicken thighs and pour the marinade over the meat, rubbing it into all the crevices. Cover and leave to marinate overnight in the fridge.
  • If you want to barbecue your chicken, get the coals burning 1 hr or so before you're ready to cook. Authentic jerked meats are not exactly grilled as we think of grilling, but sort of smoke-grilled. To get a more authentic jerk experience, add some wood chips to your barbecue, and cook your chicken over slow, indirect heat for 30 mins.
  • To cook in the oven, heat to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Put the chicken pieces in a roasting tin with the halved lime and cook for 45 mins until tender and cooked through.
  • While the chicken is cooking, prepare the rice & peas. Rinse the basmati rice in plenty of cold water, then tip it into a large saucepan. Add the coconut milk, spring onions, thyme sprigs, garlic and ground allspice.
  • Season with salt, add 300ml cold water and set over a high heat. Once the rice begins to boil, turn it down to a medium heat, cover and cook for 10 mins. Add the kidney beans to the rice, then cover with a lid. Leave off the heat for 5 mins until all the liquid is absorbed.
  • Squeeze the roasted lime over the chicken and serve with the rice & peas, and some hot sauce if you like it really spicy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 757 calories, Fat 43 grams fat, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 48 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 38 grams protein, Sodium 2.6 milligram of sodium

JERK-STYLE CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon allspice berries
1 small piece cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon onion, minced
1 tablespoon scallion, minced
1 teaspoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon scotch bonnet chile, minced
8 chicken pieces
Oil to brush

Steps:

  • Place the dry herbs and spices into a spice grinder and process until you have a grainy powder. In a small bowl, add the remaining ingredients to the powder and mix with a fork until you have a thick paste. Place the chicken pieces on a plate and score slightly. Slather the pieces with the paste, cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight refrigerated. To cook, shake off extra seasoning and brush the chicken pieces with oil. Place on a grill or in the broiler at 500-degrees. Cook until the juices run clear, turning often, about 1 /2 hour to 40 minutes. Serve hot.;

TOMATO AND COCONUT CHICKEN OVER SPICED RICE PILAF



Tomato and Coconut Chicken over Spiced Rice Pilaf image

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups basmati rice
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 cinnamon stick
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small red onion, diced
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
One 3 1/2- to 4-pound chicken, in parts, breasts halved, thighs and drumsticks separated
Kosher salt
6 medium cloves garlic, grated
2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
One 15.5-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • For the rice: Soak the rice in 4 cups of cold water for 30 minutes.
  • For the chicken: Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet in a single layer. Season all sides of the chicken with salt. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, use a pair of metal tongs to carefully add the pieces, skin-side down, to the oil. Do not crowd the skillet. Lower the heat to medium and cook until the skin is browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Flip the chicken and brown the other side, another 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the chicken pieces to a clean baking sheet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add the garlic and onions. Add the red pepper flakes and some salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic and onions turn light brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the coconut milk, tomatoes and bay leaves and bring to a simmer. Arrange the chicken pieces skin-side up in a single layer in the sauce. Pour any juices into the sauce as well. Lower the heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes. Discard the bay leaves. Taste for seasoning. Keep warm.
  • To cook the rice: While the chicken is cooking, heat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • On a baking sheet, combine the cumin, fennel, cayenne and cinnamon stick. Lightly toast the spices in the oven, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside.
  • Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat and add the butter and onion. Season with salt and cook until the onion is translucent but not browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the spices. Drain the rice, reserving the soaking water. Stir in the rice and cook until you hear it crackling, 1 to 2 minutes. Gently stir in the reserved water. Season with salt and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and cook until the water has been absorbed and the rice is fluffy, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow the rice to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before "forking" it gently onto plates. Spoon the chicken and sauce over the rice and serve.

PILAF-STYLE RICE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 28m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice, not converted
2 1/4 cups water
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons lemon zest, optional
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until slightly toasted and golden, about 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in the water and salt, bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to medium low and cook for 18 minutes. Then let the rice rest off the heat for 5 minutes¿please don't lift the lid to give a peek or stir, or the rice will not cook evenly. Put the rice in a large serving bowl, fluff and separate the grains with a fork. Add lemon zest and/or thyme, if desired, and serve.

JERK CHICKEN WITH RICE AND BLACK BEANS



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Make and share this Jerk Chicken With Rice and Black Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LadyLaura

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup brown rice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup spiced rum or 1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons jerk sauce
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 bunch scallion, sliced

Steps:

  • Cook the rice according to package instructions.
  • Combine the vinegar, rum, jerk sauce and ginger in a measuring cup or small bowl; set aside.
  • Pound the chicken to an even thickness. Season it with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from heat and add the vinegar mixture. Return the skillet to low heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Drain and remove from pan.
  • Stir the beans into the rice. Add scallions. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.6, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 82.2, Carbohydrate 61.3, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 0.5, Protein 40.4

Tips:

  • To make the perfect jerk marinade, use a combination of allspice, thyme, scallions, garlic, ginger, scotch bonnet peppers, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Don't forget to let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, for maximum flavor.
  • When cooking the chicken, use a heavy-bottomed pan or skillet over medium heat. This will help to prevent the chicken from sticking and burning.
  • To make the spiced basmati rice pilaf, use a combination of cumin, coriander, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. This will give the rice a warm and flavorful aroma.
  • When cooking the green beans, blanch them first in boiling water for a few minutes. This will help to preserve their color and crunch.
  • For a complete meal, serve the jerk chicken with the spiced basmati rice pilaf and green beans. You can also add a side of grilled pineapple or mango salsa for a refreshing touch.

Conclusion:

This jerk-style chicken with spiced basmati rice pilaf and green beans is a delicious and flavorful meal that is perfect for any occasion. The jerk marinade gives the chicken a unique and tangy flavor, while the spiced rice pilaf and green beans are the perfect accompaniments. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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