Caribbean Chicken with Pineapple-Cilantro Rice

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 6
Caribbean Chicken with Pineapple-Cilantro Rice for a tropical dinner experience
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Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 skinless , boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 1/2 cups water
1 can sliced pineapple in juice , drained - divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pinch garlic salt
1 pinch ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
354
Sugar
10g
Fat
5g
Caribbean Chicken with Pineapple-Cilantro Rice is a dish that brings the flavors of the tropics to your dinner table. The chicken is seasoned with a spice mixture that includes thyme, cumin, and paprika to create a savory and slightly spicy taste. The pineapple-cilantro rice is a perfect complement to the chicken, with the sweetness of the pineapple and the fresh taste of the cilantro. This dish is perfect for a summer evening or when you want to feel like you are on vacation. With the oven doing most of the work, this recipe is as easy to prepare as it is delicious.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar, black pepper, thyme, cumin, garlic salt, paprika, chili powder, and nutmeg.
3.Rub the spice mixture over both sides of each chicken breast.
4.Place chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until fully cooked.
5.In a saucepan, bring the rice, water, and half of the pineapple to a boil.
6.Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
7.Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the remaining pineapple, cilantro, olive oil, garlic salt, and black pepper.
8.Serve the chicken over the pineapple-cilantro rice.

PROS

This dish is full of tropical flavor and is packed with protein from the chicken.

The pineapple-cilantro rice is a unique and delicious accompaniment.

CONS

This dish does require some preparation and cooking time.

Some may find the spice mixture too strong for their taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is an excellent source of protein and contains important vitamins and minerals such as niacin and phosphorus.
Pineapple contains high levels of vitamin C and is a good source of fiber and antioxidants.

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