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Jerk Chicken, Rice & Black Bean Bowl with Fried Bananas

Jet off to the Caribbean without actually leaving home! This bold sweet-and-spicy dish wows every time.
Servings 6 people
Calories 454kcal

Ingredients

FOR THE JERK SEASONING

  • 2 teaspoons allspice
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder or cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

FOR THE BOWL

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • cups dry brown rice, rinsed
  • 2⅓ cups water
  • ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, divided
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon plus ⅛ teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 mango, peeled, seeded and diced
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

FOR THE BANANAS

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 2 bananas, peeled and sliced

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine jerk seasoning ingredients. Place chicken in a glass dish, and rub spice ingredients into chicken. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight to allow flavors to marinate into the chicken.
  • Prepare brown rice by bringing rice and water to a boil in a small pot. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes. Remove from heat, and let the rice steam in pot with the lid on for 10 minutes; then fluff with a fork, and toss with ¼ cup cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil and ¼ teaspoon salt. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, prepare black beans. In a bowl, toss together black beans, mango, remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro, remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice, scallions, cumin, red pepper flakes and remaining ⅛ teaspoon salt.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Cook chicken 5–7 minutes on each side, until browned and cooked throughout (165° internal temperature). Let rest a few minutes; then slice.
  • Wipe out skillet, and return to medium-high heat. Add coconut oil; heat until melted. Fry bananas in oil, 1–2 minutes per side, until golden.
  • To assemble bowls, divide rice evenly among bowls and top with mango-bean mixture, sliced chicken and fried bananas.

Nutrition

Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 485mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 23g