Jerk Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa and Coconut Rice


Asian Hookups Ottawa

Chicken breasts are marinated in a spicy-sweet mix of spices for this Jerk Chicken recipe. They are then grilled to perfection and served with a cool mango avocado salsa. This dish is full of flavors from the Caribbean. It comes with fragrant coconut rice cooked in creamy coconut milk.

Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 mango, diced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes, for garnish

Instructions:

Put garlic, brown sugar, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a bowl

Add the soy sauce and mix well

Combine well

Put the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or a plastic bag that can be closed again

Place the chicken in the marinade and coat it completely

Put it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours after you seal it

Warm the grill up to a medium-high level

Take the chicken out of the marinade and throw away the extra marinade

Cook the chicken on the grill for about seven to eight minutes on each side, or until its done and the juices run clear

Once done, take it off the grill and let it rest for a few minutes

Dice the mango, avocado, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and lime juice and put them in a different bowl

Carefully toss to mix

Add salt to your liking

Put the jasmine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt in a medium-sized saucepan

Heat it up and bring it to a boil

Lower the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is soft and the liquid is gone

Use a fork to fluff up the rice, then divide it between plates

Add grilled chicken breasts and mango avocado salsa to the top of each serving

Before serving, top with chopped cilantro and toasted coconut flakes


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