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Jerk Chicken Bowls with Mango Salsa and Coconut Rice

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Spicy jerk chicken with sweet mango salsa and basmati rice makes for the perfect flavorful meal.
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Total 35 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 2 servings

Ingredients

Rice

Mango Salsa

  • 1 mango
  • 2 tablespoons red onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro (minced)
  • ¼ lime wedge
  • salt (to taste)

Jerk Chicken

  • 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1/2 lb each, See Notes for cooking time if using larger breasts)
  • 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon oil

Instructions

  • Combine rice ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to boil. Stir, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook 15 minutes.
  • Mix together the mango, red onion, cilantro, and salt. Squeeze a little lime juice over.
  • Season both sides of the chicken heavily with jerk seasoning.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet on medium high until oil shimmers. Add the chicken and cook 3-5 minutes on one side (or recommended time if larger breasts) without moving. Flip the chicken over and cook on the other side without moving.
  • Cut the chicken into slices and serve with the mango salsa and rice in a bowl with a wedge of lime.

Recipe Notes

  • Cook time for chicken: 3-5 minutes each side for small breasts, 5-6 minutes each side for medium, or 6-8 minutes each side for large.
  • Whole30 or paleo: Sub 2 cups cauliflower rice for the basmati rice. Steam the rice as directed, then season with salt. Stir in 1/4 cup coconut cream (just the solid white part of a can of coconut) and mix well. Also, ensure your jerk seasoning is Whole30-compliant or paleo! Try making your own with this recipe, omitting the sugar. (Use 1-2 teaspoons of seasoning per chicken breast if using dry seasoning blend.)

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Calories: 766calProtein: 34gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 282mgPotassium: 1020mgTotal Carbs: 97gFiber: 6gSugar: 15gNet Carbs: 91gVitamin A: 3526IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 5mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
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