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Jerk Chicken Bowls with Mango Salsa and Coconut Rice

Jerk Chicken Bowls with Mango Salsa and Coconut Rice
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Experience the vibrant flavors of the tropics with Jerk Chicken Bowls featuring Mango Salsa and Coconut Rice. This dish beautifully combines spicy jerk-seasoned chicken with the sweet freshness of mango salsa, all over a bed of creamy coconut rice. Perfect for any occasion, these bowls offer a healthy and satisfying meal that transports your taste buds to a sun-soaked paradise.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 large mango, diced
  • 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat.
  2. In a small bowl, mix jerk seasoning, ground allspice, thyme, cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Rub olive oil on chicken breasts and coat with seasoning. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  3. Rinse rice under cold water until clear. In a saucepan, combine rice and coconut milk; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 18-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  4. Dice mango and red onion; mix with cilantro, lime juice, and honey to create salsa.
  5. Sauté corn in olive oil until slightly charred; mix into salsa.
  6. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Allow resting before slicing.
  7. Assemble bowls with coconut rice at the bottom, topped with jerk chicken and mango salsa.

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