Jerk Chicken over Cilantro Lime Rice
This jerk chicken over cilantro lime rice recipe combines bold Caribbean spices with tender chicken simmered in a flavorful, aromatic sauce and served over fluffy jasmine rice infused with fresh lime juice and cilantro. This easy, family-friendly dinner delivers a perfect balance of spicy, savory, and zesty flavors, making it a quick and satisfying meal for weeknights or casual entertaining.
Why you’ll love this Jerk Chicken over Cilantro Lime Rice
We had our annual Chili Cook-Off at our church this fall. I felt the need to attempt something different. I decided to go with a chicken chili this year. Something with a kick. I love Jerk. As in Jerky food. Oh believe me(!) I have loved a few jerks in my day, but that’s all in the past sistahs. The only Jerk in my life, now, is the one I season food with!
Well, hmm hmmm I really hate to brag, but this Jerk Chicken recipe did win me the Prized Ladle for most unusual, or was it unique? Huh? Now that I think about it maybe I won the spicy award….Oh heavens this brain is gone baby gone. What ever the name of the award was, I won a new ladle!
If you take a a few minutes to prep, this Jerk Chicken soup/stew/chili can come together rather quickly. The recipe below is the soup version. If you want this to be Chili then you can add beans, or if you are looking for something thicker and heartier cut down on the liquid and up the cooking time to let sauce reduce.
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As you can see I added beans to the soup this time around, I did add extra cooking time I just added beans. The Legumes added the extra protein that my very active kiddos need. I love the word legumes. Legewwmz.
Rice with cilantro and lime add the perfect twist of flavor to this dish. If you prefer to leave your rice plain, no problem the soup has plenty of flavor on it’s own.
There are never any leftovers when I make this easy stew/chili/soup. Jerk Chicken Soup has become one of my families new favorites dinners.
Hoping it becomes one of your family favorites too!
Enjoy!
Sheila
Jerk Chicken over Cilantro Lime Rice
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground Chicken or Turkey chicken breast cut into thin strips can also be used
- 2 Garlic Cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground Cinnamon
- 3 teaspoons Ancho Chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 Red Pepper julienned
- 1 Green Pepper julienned
- 1-2 Jalepeno Peppers minced (optional)
- 1 medium sweet Onion sliced thin
- 1 quart Chicken or Vegetable Stock 32 ounces
- salt to taste
Cilantro Lime Rice
- 2 cups Jasmine Rice
- 4 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- juice of 1 Lime
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro minced.
Instructions
Jerk Chicken
- In 6 quart dutch oven heat up vegetable oil over medium-high heat add garlic and chicken to the heated oil. Cook until meat is no longer pink.
- While meat is cooking combine spices (cinnamon, ancho chili powder, allspice, smoked paprika, thyme, and cumin) in a small bowl.
- When meat is cooked through sprinkle spices over the meat and continue cooking on medium heat for 1 minute.
- Add in peppers and onion, saute until peppers start to soften.
- Add stock, turn heat down to low, continue cooking for 30 minutes. Salt per your taste. Serve as is or over rice.
Cilantro Lime Rice
- Add rice, salt, and water to 6 quart pot. Bring to a boil.
- Turn down to low, cover and let simmer for 18 minutes. DO NOT remove lid while rice is cooking.
- After 18 minutes remove lid, fluff rice with fork.
- Drizzle the juice of one lime over rice and add chopped cilantro, fluff again. Serve with Jerk Chicken Stew
I love jerk chicken ! Ever since I stopped at a pretty rustic side of the road jerk chicken spot in Jamaica years ago. I can’t get enough.
Looks great!
I can totally see why this is a prize winning soup – love the flavors!
I’m looking forward to making this tomorrow night! I don’t have your exact chili powder but mine will do and I’m with you – the legumes rock!
xoxo michele
Girl you can come to the beach and make this anytime you wish. Nummy! Have a great day luv, xoxo
It is nummy! The spice will warm up your cold wet surfers! ; )