Ingredients
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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
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1/4 cup olive oil
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3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus 1/4 cup divided
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2 teaspoons lime zest
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 jalapeno, seeded and finely minced
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1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
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3/4-1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (with the broth to equal 2 cups)
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1 -1 1/4 cup chicken broth (with the milk to equal 2 cups)
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 cup jasmine rice
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2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
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4 tablespoons cooking oil, divided
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2 medium ripe plantains
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1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1/4 cup chopped of fresh mint
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3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
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2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
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2 tablespoons dark rum
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1/4 cup fresh lime juice
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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lime slice
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mint sprig
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1 bunch green onion, chopped
Instructions
- In large sealable plastic bag, place olive oil, 3 tablespoons lime juice, lime zest, garlic, jalapeno and ginger. Add chicken and marinate in refrigerator at least 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in medium saucepan over medium high heat, place coconut milk and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and add remaining 1/4 cup lime juice and salt. Stir in rice, cover, reduce heat and cook 30-50 minutes, until done.(You might start with the lowest amount of liquids, cooking time varies).
- Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken on both sides with jerk seasoning and place on broiler pan. Place under hot broiler about 8 inches from heat.
- Cook about 8 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While chicken cooks, in medium skillet over medium high heat, place 2 tablespoons of the cooking oil. Peel plantains and cut in 1/2 inch thick slices. Fry in hot oil about 1-1/2 minutes per side, pushing down with back of spatula to flatten. When browned, remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Cut each slice into quarters, leaving a few whole for garnish.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in skillet. Add green onions and cook until soft. Stir in cooked rice, pineapple and soy sauce. Add chopped mint and cut plantains.
- Place rice and chicken on serving dish, top with reserved fried plantains. Pour some of the Lime-Coconut Sauce over top and pass remainder in a small bowl. Garnish with lime slices, toasted coconut, red peppers, and mint sprigs. Enjoy!
- Lime-Coconut Sauce: In small saucepan, place unsweetened coconut milk, brown sugar, grated lime zest, dark rum, fresh lime juice and kosher salt. Place over medium high heat and stir until hot.