Jamaican Fried Chicken and Rice
A flavorful and spicy twist on a classic comfort food dish, featuring crispy fried chicken and savory rice.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breastcut into 8 pieces
- ●2 cups riceuncooked
- ●1 cup all-purpose flourfor breading
- ●2 tablespoons spicy seasoning blendstore-bought or homemade
- ●1/2 cup vegetable oilfor frying
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●1 scotch bonnet pepperchopped (optional)
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 tablespoons soy saucefor marinating
- ●1 tablespoon jerk seasoningstore-bought or homemade
Instructions
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1. In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, jerk seasoning, and 1 tablespoon of water. Add the chicken pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
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2. Preheat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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3. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess liquid drip off.
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4. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour, shaking off excess.
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5. Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
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6. Transfer the fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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7. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, scotch bonnet pepper (if using), and garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
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8. Add the cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir to combine with the onion mixture.
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9. Cook the rice mixture for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until heated through.
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10. To serve, place a portion of the fried chicken on top of the rice mixture.
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11. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs, if desired.