One Pot Caribbean Jerk Chicken & Rice

Name: One Pot Caribbean Jerk Chicken & Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 2½-3 pounds (1-1.5k) chicken thighs ((about 5-6)); 1½ teaspoons (8g) salt; ½ teaspoon (2g) chicken bouillon ((optional)); 1-2 tablespoons (12-24g) jerk seasoning; 4 tablespoons (60ml) canola oil; ½ medium onion, (diced); 1 sprig fresh thyme ((or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)); 2 cloves garlic, (minced); 2 small bay leaves; 2 cups (360g) uncooked long grain rice; 1 13.5-ounce can coconut milk ((1¾ cups) ); 1 15.5-ounce can red kidney beans, (rinsed and drained); 1 teaspoon (5g) white pepper; 1½-2 teaspoons (8-10g) Creole seasoning ((or jerk seasoning)); salt and pepper (to taste); 2-2¼ cups (470-530ml) chicken broth ((or water) If using 6 chicken thighs, I use 2 cups of water); 1 teaspoon (4g) chicken bouillon ((optional)); 1 whole scotch bonnet pepper ((optional)); 1 teaspoon (6g) paprika ((optional)); 1 green onion (for garnish (optional))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

Enjoy a true flavor explosion! Chicken thighs baked to crispy perfection on a bed of fragrant rice and beans come together in a dash for an easy weeknight meal.

Updated at: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:54:08 GMT