Embark on a culinary journey to tantalize your taste buds with the flavors of the Caribbean. This recipe will guide you in crafting a delectable dish of slow cooker chipotle lime chicken thighs, accompanied by aromatic Jamaican rice and peas. The fusion of tangy chipotle and zesty lime flavors will invigorate the succulent chicken thighs, while the Jamaican rice and peas provide a hearty and flavorful base. Get ready to indulge in a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Jamaica.
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SLOW COOKER CHIPOTLE-LIME CHICKEN THIGHS JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 3h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the chicken: Arrange onion, celery and carrots in bottom of slow cooker. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and arrange over vegetables.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, lime juice, chipotle chiles with sauce, and garlic. Pour mixture over chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours. Serve half of the thighs with this meal (topped with diced avocado and cilantro and garnished with lime wedges) and reserve remaining thighs for another meal.
- For the rice: In a medium saucepan, combine rice, coconut milk, water, beans, thyme, and lime zest. Set pan over high heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 5 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Fold in scallions and season to taste with salt and pepper.
SLOW COOKER CHIPOTLE-LIME CHICKEN THIGHS AND JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS
Steps:
- Arrange onion, celery and carrots in bottom of slow cooker. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and arrange over vegetables. In a medium bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, lime juice, chipotle chiles with sauce, and garlic. Pour mixture over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours. Serve half of the thighs with this meal (topped with diced avocado and cilantro and garnished with lime wedges) and reserve remaining thighs for another meal. Rice & Peas: In a medium saucepan, combine rice, coconut milk, water, beans, thyme, and lime zest. Set pan over high heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 5 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Fold in scallions and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. The bones and skin add flavor to the dish, and the chicken will be more moist and tender.
- If you don't have a slow cooker, you can cook the chicken in a Dutch oven over low heat for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- You can use any type of rice for this recipe, but jasmine rice or basmati rice are good choices. Be sure to rinse the rice well before cooking.
- The Jamaican rice and peas is a great side dish for the chicken, but you can also serve it with other dishes, such as grilled fish or pork.
- If you don't have any Jamaican jerk seasoning, you can make your own by combining 1 tablespoon of allspice, 1 tablespoon of ground ginger, 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
Conclusion:
This slow cooker chipotle lime chicken thighs with Jamaican rice and peas is a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the rice and peas are a great side dish. This recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.
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