Best 2 Slow Cooker Chipotle Lime Chicken Thighs Jamaican Rice And Peas Recipes

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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



Slow Cooker Chipotle-Lime Chicken Thighs Jamaican Rice and Peas image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup sliced onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
4 pounds skinless chicken thighs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 15-ounce can tomato sauce
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon minced chipotle chiles in adobo sauce with 1 teaspoon sauce from can
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Lime wedges, for garnish
2 cups instant white rice
One 14-ounce can coconut milk
1 cup water
One 15-ounce can red beans, drained
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1/4 cup chopped scallions
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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



SLOW COOKER CHIPOTLE-LIME CHICKEN THIGHS AND JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS image

Categories     Chicken

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup sliced onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
4 pounds skinless chicken thighs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon minced chipotle chiles in adobo sauce with 1 teaspoon sauce from can
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Lime wedges, for garnish
Rice & Peas:
2 cups instant white rice
1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
1 cup water
1 (15-ounce) can red beans, drained
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1/4 cup chopped scallions
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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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