🌟 Masterpiece of Flavor: Jerk Chicken Thighs with Coconut Rice & Garlic Green Beans
Why it works
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Heat + spice from jerk seasoning
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Creamy sweetness from coconut rice
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Fresh crunch from garlicky green beans
Every bite hits salty, spicy, savory, and comforting notes.
Jerk Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
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4–6 chicken thighs
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2 tbsp jerk seasoning
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1–2 garlic cloves, minced
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Juice of ½ lime
Method
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Rub chicken with seasoning, oil, garlic, and lime.
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Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 40 minutes, flipping once, until deeply browned and juicy.
Coconut Rice
Ingredients
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1 cup jasmine rice
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1 cup coconut milk
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1 cup water
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½ tsp salt
Method
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Rinse rice.
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Bring coconut milk, water, and salt to a boil.
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Add rice, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
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Rest 5 minutes, then fluff.
Garlic Green Beans
Ingredients
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1 lb green beans
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1 tbsp olive oil or butter
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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Salt & pepper
Method
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Sauté garlic in oil for 30 seconds.
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Add green beans, season, and cook 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp.
🔥 Chef-Level Finishing Touch
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Drizzle chicken with pan juices
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Add a squeeze of fresh lime over everything
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Sprinkle chopped parsley or green onions
This is the kind of meal where every forkful tastes intentional—simple ingredients, big personality.
If you want, I can elevate this even further with a quick homemade jerk sauce that takes it into restaurant territory.