Jerk Chicken and Rice (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Jerk Chicken

01 - 5 or 6 chicken thighs, weighing around 2.5 to 3 pounds total
02 - Season with 1½ teaspoons salt
03 - Use 1 to 2 tablespoons of jerk seasoning (or adjust to your taste)
04 - Add ½ teaspoon of chicken bouillon powder if you'd like

→ Rice Base

05 - Mince 2 garlic cloves
06 - Chop half a medium onion finely
07 - 4 tablespoons of canola oil for cooking
08 - 2 small bay leaves
09 - 1 sprig of thyme, or swap for 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
10 - 2 cups of long-grain rice, uncooked

→ Liquid and Seasonings

11 - A 15.5 oz can of red kidney beans (rinse and drain first)
12 - 13.5 oz can of coconut milk
13 - 2 to 2¼ cups of chicken broth (or you can use water)
14 - 1½ to 2 teaspoons of Creole or jerk seasoning
15 - Optional: Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of paprika
16 - Use salt and pepper to taste as needed
17 - 1 teaspoon of white pepper
18 - Optional: Toss in a whole scotch bonnet pepper for extra heat
19 - A bit of chopped green onion for garnish, if you prefer
20 - Optional: Another 1 teaspoon of chicken bouillon powder

# Instructions:

01 - Set your oven temperature to 350°F (177°C).
02 - Wash chicken thighs and pat them dry. Make some shallow cuts (around ½ inch deep) near the bone. Rub them with jerk seasoning, salt, and bouillon powder.
03 - Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pot that's safe for the oven. Cook the chicken for about 3 minutes per side until lightly browned. Take it out and set it aside. Wipe the pot clean.
04 - Using the leftover oil in the pot, toss in the onion, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. Let this soften for about 2 or 3 minutes.
05 - Add the rice, beans, coconut milk, broth, and seasonings to the pot. Put the chicken back in too. Bring it to a boil, then bake it uncovered in the oven for about 30 to 35 minutes.
06 - Let it rest for a bit to cool. Garnish with green onion if you'd like before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Creole seasoning works as a substitute for jerk seasoning, as does taco seasoning.
02 - Rinse your rice beforehand for fluffier results.
03 - Chicken's safe to eat when it reaches 165°F inside.

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