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Overhead view of jerk fried chicken and coconut brothy rice bowl with a dome of white rice, lime wedges, and parsley on a wooden board

Jerk Fried Chicken & Coconut Brothy Rice Bowl

Make this crispy jerk fried chicken and coconut brothy rice bowl with fluffy rice, creamy Caribbean coconut broth, and flavorful Jamaican seasonings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Caribbean, Jamaican
Servings 2 bowls
Calories 1050 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Jerk Fried Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless, skin-on chicken thighs
  • ½ cup fried chicken marinade
  • ½ cup jerk marinade
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp adobo
  • 1 tbsp black pepper

For the Crispy Coating

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • vegetable oil, for frying

For the Rice

  • ¾ cup jasmine or long-grain rice
  • water, according to package instructions
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp butter (optional)

For the Coconut Broth

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 3 scallions, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tsp Jamaican green seasoning
  • ½ tsp Jamaican curry powder (optional)
  • ½ tsp ground allspice
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • ¾ cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper (optional)
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp fresh lime juice
  • salt and black pepper, to taste

For Serving

  • fresh scallions
  • fresh parsley
  • lime wedges
  • Caribbean pepper sauce (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Add the chicken thighs to a bowl with the fried chicken marinade, jerk marinade, smoked paprika, adobo, and black pepper. Mix until evenly coated and marinate for at least 20 minutes. For more flavor, refrigerate longer.
  • In a bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Lift each piece of chicken out of the marinade, letting the extra drip off, then press it into the seasoned flour until thoroughly coated.
  • Heat vegetable oil to 350°F. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through, with an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer to a wire rack to drain.
  • Rinse the rice until the water runs mostly clear. Cook according to the package instructions with the salt and optional butter. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the oil. Sauté the scallions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant. Stir in the green seasoning, curry powder if using, and allspice. Pour in the chicken stock and coconut milk, then add the thyme and whole Scotch bonnet, if using. Simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes without boiling hard. Remove the thyme stems and Scotch bonnet, then stir in the soy sauce and lime juice. Taste and adjust with salt and black pepper.
  • Ladle the warm coconut broth into each bowl. Add a scoop of fluffy rice, then rest the crispy jerk fried chicken beside it, keeping the crust above the liquid as much as you can. Finish with fresh scallions, a sprig of parsley, and lime wedges. Serve right away.

Notes

Store the chicken, rice, and coconut broth separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the chicken in the oven or air fryer to bring back its crispiness.
Nutrition is an estimate, not lab-tested. Actual values will vary based on the jerk marinade, coconut milk, coating retained, and oil absorbed during frying.

Nutrition

Calories: 1050kcalCarbohydrates: 100gProtein: 48gFat: 55gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 1100mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
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