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Jamaican Chicken Bowls with Fresh Mango Salsa

Jamaican Chicken Bowls with Fresh Mango Salsa

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Vibrant Jamaican chicken bowls featuring spicy jerk chicken, creamy coconut rice, and sweet mango salsa. A bold island-inspired dish balanced with tropical flavors and textures.

  • Total Time: 55
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp jerk seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 large mango, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp honey

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry and slice horizontally into thinner cutlets
  2. In a bowl, mix chicken with olive oil, jerk seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, allspice, cinnamon, cayenne, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through (6-7 minutes per side)
  4. While chicken cooks, rinse jasmine rice and combine with coconut milk, water, salt, and coconut oil in a pot. Simmer until tender (15-20 minutes)
  5. In a separate bowl, combine diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and honey-lime dressing
    Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, and mango salsa

Notes

  • Marinate chicken for 30 minutes for deeper flavor
  • Use frozen mango (thawed) if fresh isn’t available
  • Meal prep bowls for 3-4 days in advance
  • Author: Elsa
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 35
  • Category: Chicken
  • Method: Stir-Frying/Simmering
  • Cuisine: Jamaican