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Jerk Chicken Bowls

Delicious Jerk Chicken Bowls with Mango Salsa & Coconut Rice

Enjoy these vibrant Jerk Chicken Bowls, featuring spicy chicken, fresh mango salsa, and creamy coconut rice for a taste of the Caribbean.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons Jerk seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil for rubbing
  • 1 teaspoon Ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon Ground thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
For the Coconut Rice
  • 1 can Coconut milk
  • 1 cup Long-grain white rice
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
For the Mango Salsa
  • 1 cup Mango diced
  • 1/2 cup Red onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Honey
  • 1/2 cup Corn kernels charred
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground ginger

Equipment

  • grill
  • saucepan
  • bowl
  • Fork

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat.
  2. Combine jerk seasoning ingredients in a bowl, mixing well.
  3. Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, then coat with the jerk spice mixture.
  4. Rinse the long-grain white rice until the water runs clear and set aside.
  5. Cook rice with coconut milk in a saucepan over medium heat until liquid is absorbed.
  6. Remove rice from heat and stir in coconut oil.
  7. Prepare the mango salsa by mixing mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and honey in a bowl.
  8. Sauté the corn until charred, then add it to the salsa.
  9. Grill the marinated chicken until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side.
  10. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  11. Assemble bowls with coconut rice, sliced chicken, and mango salsa on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking for best flavor. Enjoy fresh for the optimal experience.

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