Caribbean Fusion Delight is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the best of Caribbean cuisine with a modern twist. This dish features a deliciously marinated and grilled jerk chicken served with tropical mango salsa and coconut rice. Let’s dive into the details to create this mouthwatering meal!
Ingredients
For the Jerk Chicken:
- Chicken thighs: 4-6, bone-in and skin-on
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Lime juice: 2 tablespoons
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
For the Jerk Marinade:
- Green onions: 4, chopped
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Ginger: 1 tablespoon, grated
- Thyme: 1 tablespoon, fresh or 1 teaspoon dried
- Allspice: 1 teaspoon
- Cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon
- Nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon
- Brown sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Lime juice: 2 tablespoons
- Habanero pepper: 1, seeded and finely chopped (adjust for heat preference)
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
For the Mango Salsa:
- Ripe mangoes: 2, peeled and diced
- Red bell pepper: 1, diced
- Red onion: 1/4 cup, finely chopped
- Cilantro: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Lime juice: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: To taste
- Black pepper: To taste
For the Coconut Rice:
- Jasmine rice: 1 cup (200g)
- Coconut milk: 1 cup (240ml)
- Water: 1 cup (240ml)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon (optional)
For Garnish (optional):
- Fresh cilantro: Chopped
- Lime wedges: For serving
Equipment
- Mixing bowls: For marinating and mixing ingredients
- Grill or grill pan: For cooking the chicken
- Saucepan: For cooking the rice
- Measuring cups and spoons: To measure ingredients accurately
- Knife and cutting board: For chopping ingredients
- Tongs: For handling the chicken