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Jerk Chicken Bowls with Coconut Rice

These bowls are everything I wanted: super fresh, light but filling, and full of bold flavor. The coconut rice with sweet mango and spicy jerk chicken is the kind of combo that just works. It’s tropical, it’s colorful, and it’s one of those meals that makes you feel like you’re on vacation—even if you’re just eating it at your kitchen counter between soccer practices and laundry loads.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine mesl prep
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

For the Coconut Rice:

  • 1 cup jasmine rice or any long-grain rice
  • 1 cup canned coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Bowl Toppings:

  • 1 cup chopped red cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 ripe mango diced
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Extra lime wedges for serving

Let's Make It
 

  • Make the Coconut Rice:
  • Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
  • In a medium saucepan, add the rice, coconut milk, water, and salt.
  • Bring to a gentle boil, stir, then lower heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Let it sit off heat for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  • Prepare the Chicken:
  • Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Season both sides of the chicken with salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, cayenne, and black pepper.
  • Drizzle with olive oil, honey, and lime juice.
  • Roast on the top rack for about 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
  • Assemble the Bowls:
  • Start with a scoop of coconut rice.
  • Top with sliced jerk chicken, red cabbage, carrots, mango, green onions, and cilantro.
  • Squeeze extra lime juice over the top and enjoy!

Notes

Optional Add-Ons:

 
 
  • Avocado slices
  • A drizzle of spicy mayo or yogurt-lime dressing
  • Toasted coconut flakes for garnish
 
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