Big Jerk-spiced Chicken Thigh & Basmati Rice Bowl with Red Cabbage
Big Jerk-spiced Chicken Thigh & Basmati Rice Bowl with Red Cabbage brings Caribbean flavour to a plate that delivers 65g of protein for 951 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 190g Chicken Thigh
- 255g basmati rice
- 80g red cabbage
- 80g red pepper
- 2 tsp jerk seasoning
- 80g pineapple
- 15g lime
- 15g spring onions
- 80g kidney beans
- 60g coconut milk
- fresh thyme
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the red cabbage and peppers, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Rinse the basmati rice, then simmer in 2 parts water for 10-12 minutes, cover and steam off the heat for 5 minutes.
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Toss the chicken thighs in half the sauce and roast at 200°C (180°C fan) for 22-25 minutes, until caramelised at the edges and cooked through.
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Rub the protein in jerk seasoning and lime juice. Griddle the pineapple slices for 2 minutes each side until charred, then dice into a quick salsa with spring onion.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the red cabbage and peppers for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the bowl: basmati rice first, then the veg and chicken thigh, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh thyme.
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Bulking upgrade: add the kidney beans, coconut milk for extra energy-dense calories.
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