Kid Friendly Jamaican Chicken Recipes

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JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN SKILLET



Jamaican Jerk Chicken Skillet image

This easy Jamaican Jerk Chicken Skillet recipe is a fun tropical weeknight meal that your whole family will love. With red beans and rice, tender spiced chicken pieces and topped with a quick pickled vegetable relish and fresh tropical mango and lime salsa - this flavorful and fun meal will have your family eating like a pirate - but much better!

Provided by Jenni

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 mango, diced
1 TBSP cilantro, chopped
1 green onion, diced
zest and juice of 1 lime
1 TBSP olive oil
pinch of salt
1/2 cup thinly shredded carrot
1/2 cup thinly shredded purple cabbage
1/2 cup thinly sliced red pepper
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup vinegar
1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 TBSP jamaican jerk seasoning *see notes
3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 TBSP unsalted butter
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 TBSP fresh minced ginger
1 cup jasmine rice
15 oz red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
15 oz coconut milk
1 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Dice the chicken into bite sized pieces and place in a large zip-top back.
  • Add in the jerk seasoning with 1 TBSP of olive oil and mix to coat.
  • Allow the chicken to marinate for a few minutes while you heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Place the butter and remaining olive oil in the skillet and when melted/hot, add in the diced onion and sauté for 10 minutes or until translucent.
  • Add in the chicken and sauté until browned on all sides, stirring occasionally.
  • Add in the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
  • Stir in the rice and allow to cook for 5 minutes, or until starting to turn translucent.
  • Stir in the kidney beans, coconut milk and chicken broth.
  • Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid and cook for 20 minutes.
  • While the skillet is simmering, prepare the quick pickled veggies and the mango salsa.
  • In a mason jar, pack 1/2 cup each of thinly sliced carrot, purple cabbage, and red pepper. *see note
  • Add in the salt, sugar and garlic clove on top.
  • In a glass measuring cup, combine the water and vinegar and heat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or until boiling.
  • Pour the hot liquid over the veggies, place the lid on and allow to sit while you prepare the rest of the meal.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the mango, cilantro, green onion, zest and lime juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 949 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 224 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 57 grams fat, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 56 grams protein, SaturatedFat 30 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1230 milligrams sodium, Sugar 17 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams unsaturated fat

KID FRIENDLY JAMAICAN CHICKEN



Kid Friendly Jamaican Chicken image

Boneless, skinless, chicken breasts pounded thin cook fast for a last minute dinner tastes incredible. Serve over rice, solo, or on pre-made pizza dough and top with veggies and cheese. Add in 1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper to spice it up.

Provided by ElatedMom

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 breasts, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, as desired for additional spice
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in a small bowl, set aside. Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap or in large plastic bags and pound thin. Chicken breasts should be 1/2 thick or less. Rub chicken with olive oil on both sides. Sprinkle on seasoning. Place in skillet that has been pre-heated to medium-high and sprayed with non-stick cooking oil. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until done. Slice into 1/4 cubes or strips or leave whole as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 29.5, Fat 0.1, Sodium 875.3, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 6.8, Protein 0.1

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