Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Rice and Beans

The following recipe utilizes the flavorful spice mixture, jerk seasoning a.k.a. jerk spice. It is a blend of smoky, spicy, savory and sweet. The rice and beans variation comes from an old roommate. The coconut milk in the rice tempers the heat of the chicken as well as bringing a tropical taste to the dish. Enjoy!

Jerk Chicken

4 Chicken Breasts

3 Tbl of Jerk Seasoning

1 Tbl of Vegetable Oil

1 tsp of Salt

- Combine jerk seasoning, oil, and salt

- Rub mixture over all sides of chicken breasts

- Allow chicken to marinate for 2 to 4 hrs

- On a hot grill, place chicken breasts and cook until done

- Serve with Rice and Beans

Jamaican Rice and Beans

2 C of Rice

1 can of Coconut Milk

1 C of Water

1 Tbl of Salt

1 can of Red Kidney Beans, drained

- In a pot, add rice, coconut milk, water and salt

- Boil rice until done

- Add in drained, canned beans and thoroughly mix beans and rice together

- Serve with Jerk Chicken