Description
Enjoy a taste of the Caribbean with this flavorful and satisfying Jerk Chicken Bowl recipe. Tender jerk-seasoned chicken is paired with a medley of rice, beans, corn, mango, avocado, and fresh herbs, creating a vibrant and nutritious meal in a bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or coconut rice)
- 1/2 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/2 cup diced mango
- 1/2 avocado (sliced)
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- lime wedges for serving
For the Chicken:
For the Bowl:
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Rub the chicken with jerk seasoning and olive oil, coating evenly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Cook the Chicken: Grill or cook the chicken until done. Rest, then slice or chop.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide rice among bowls. Top with beans, corn, mango, avocado, red onion, and chicken. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Enhance with coconut rice or sauces.
- Perfect for meal prep; store components separately.
- Versatile—try with shrimp or tofu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Caribbean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
