A vibrant one-skillet dish featuring seared chicken thighs, fluffy coconut rice, and sweet bell peppers, seasoned with Caribbean spices and herbs.
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 cup long-grain white rice (jasmine or basmati)
1 cup full-fat coconut milk
1 cup chicken stock
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 scallions, chopped
1 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tbsp cooking oil
Juice of 1 lime
Optional: chopped cilantro for garnish
Season chicken with allspice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Heat oil in a skillet. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Set aside.
Sauté onion and bell peppers for 3 minutes. Add garlic and half the scallions.
Stir in uncooked rice and toast for 1–2 minutes.
Add coconut milk, chicken stock, thyme, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine.
Return chicken to skillet, skin-side up. Cover and simmer on low for 25–30 minutes.
Let rest for 5 minutes off heat. Add lime juice, top with remaining scallions and optional cilantro.