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Jerk Chicken Bowls with Mango Salsa and Coconut Rice Best Recipe

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Jerk Chicken Bowls with Mango Salsa and Coconut Rice are a vibrant meal made with spicy chicken, creamy coconut rice, and fresh mango salsa. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep lunches, family meals, summer cookouts, or healthy lunch prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs or breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups mango diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño minced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 avocado optional

Instructions

  1. Mix chicken with oil, jerk seasoning, garlic, and lime juice.
  2. Marinate for 20 minutes or longer.
  3. Cook rice with coconut milk, water, and salt until tender.
  4. Combine mango, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice for salsa.
  5. Cook chicken by grill, oven, or skillet until done.
  6. Rest chicken, then slice.
  7. Add coconut rice to bowls.
  8. Top with chicken and mango salsa.
  9. Add toppings and serve.

Notes

  • Use ripe mango for best salsa.
  • Adjust spice to preference.
  • Store salsa separately for meal prep.
  • Chicken thighs stay juicy.
  • Great with avocado topping.
  • Use cauliflower rice for low carb version.
  • Fresh lime brightens flavor.
  • Do not overcook rice.
  • Perfect healthy bowl dinner.
  • Toast coconut flakes for garnish.

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