Ground Chicken and Rice Caribbean Style
A vibrant one-pot rice dish made with ground chicken, colorful bell peppers, and bold Caribbean flavors. Green seasoning brings a fresh herbaceous kick that sets this version apart from traditional dirty rice.
Servings 6 people
Calories 354kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery finely chopped
- ½ green bell pepper finely chopped
- ½ red bell pepper finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- 1 Scotch bonnet or habanero pepper minced (optional, for heat)
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons green seasoning homemade or store-bought*
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons browning sauce
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice rinsed
- 1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 green onions chopped
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet or Dutch oven. Add ground chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked.
- Add onion, celery, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften. If using leftover cooked vegetables, add them at this stage and heat through.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, and Scotch bonnet. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Season with all purpose seasoning, thyme, and black pepper. Stir well.
- Add green seasoning, soy sauce, and browning sauce. Let it cook for 1–2 minutes to allow the flavors to soak into the meat.
- Stir in rinsed rice, then pour in chicken broth and water. Add bay leaves and bring the mixture to a boil. If using cooked rice, stir it in and heat through instead of simmering.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20–22 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, discard bay leaves, and fluff rice with a fork. Stir in green onions and cilantro. Serve hot.
Notes
- If you don't have browning, you can leave it out—the dish will still taste amazing, just be slightly lighter in color.
- Browning sauce and green seasoning can be homemade or store-bought. Both options can be found at international grocery stores.
Nutrition
Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 640mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 623IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg
