RECIPE

Jerk Chicken with Cilantro & Lime Flavour Rice & Black Beans

Name: Jerk Chicken with Cilantro & Lime Flavour Rice & Black Beans
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 pouches (each 240 g) BEN’S ORIGINAL™ RICE & PULSES Cilantro & Lime Flavour Rice & Black Beans; 1 lb (500 g) Chicken thighs, boneless, skinless; 2 Tbsp (30 mL) Jerk Seasoning*; 2 tsp each (10 mL) Canola oil; 2 cups (500 mL) Chopped red pepper; 1 cup (250 mL) Chopped onion; 1 cup (250 mL) Pineapple chunks – canned or fresh

Bens Original Jerk Chicken_Cilantro_Lime Flavour Rice_Black Beans

TIME

20 min

INGREDIENTS

7 items

MAKES

4 servings

Give your dinner plates a real kick with quick and easy chicken marinated in jerk seasonings and paired with flavourful cilantro, lime and black bean rice. A taste of the Caribbean – ready to serve in 20 minutes.

2 pouches (each 240 g) BEN’S ORIGINAL™ RICE & PULSES Cilantro & Lime Flavour Rice & Black Beans
1 lb (500 g) Chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
2 Tbsp (30 mL) Jerk Seasoning*
2 tsp each (10 mL) Canola oil
2 cups (500 mL) Chopped red pepper
1 cup (250 mL) Chopped onion
1 cup (250 mL) Pineapple chunks – canned or fresh

* Jerk Seasonings range from mild to hot. Taste the seasoning before adding it to the chicken to determine what heat level your family can handle and add more or less as desired.

1
Toss chicken thighs with seasoning and allow to marinate for 5 minutes.
2
In a large non-stick skillet, heat 1 tsp (5 mL) oil over medium high heat. Add vegetables and pineapple and stir-fry for 5 minutes or until tender and beginning to brown.Transfer to a bowl or plate and keep warm.
3
To the same skillet heat 1 tsp (5 mL) oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, flattening the thigh to maximize surface touching the pan (and therefore more caramelization and faster cooking). Cook for 5-7 minutes per side until internal temperature of 165ºF.
4
Heat BEN’S ORIGINAL™ RICE & PULSES Cilantro & Lime Flavour Rice & Black Beans according to package directions. Enjoy!