Main Course · Serves 2
with Sautéed Cabbage & Scallions
Our spin on jerk chicken—a traditional recipe from Jamaica—comes together in just 30 minutes. You’ll simmer seared chicken cutlets in jerk sauce that’s packed with tangy tamarind, garlic, chili peppers, and a pinch of brown sugar, then serve over coconut rice with a side of sautéed red cabbage and squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Thoroughly shake coconut milk in container before opening.
In a small pot, combine 1⁄2 cup water, 1⁄4 cup coconut milk, 1 TBSP butter, 1 tsp sugar, and a big pinch of salt (for 4 servings, use 1 cup water, 1⁄2 cup coconut milk, 2 TBSP butter, and 2 tsp sugar). (Be sure to measure the coconut milk—we sent more!)
Bring to a boil, then stir in rice. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until liquid has absorbed and rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.
Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
While rice cooks, wash and dry produce.
Trim scallions; cut whites into 1-inch pieces and thinly slice greens. Zest and quarter lime.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add cabbage and scallion whites. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender, 2-3 minutes.
Turn off heat; taste and season with salt if desired. Transfer to a plate and set aside until ready to serve. Wipe out pan.
Pat chicken* dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt.
Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for cabbage over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until browned and cooked through, 3-5 minutes per side. TIP: If chicken starts to brown too quickly, reduce heat and cover.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine jerk sauce, 2 TBSP water, and 1⁄4 tsp sugar (4 TBSP water and 1⁄2 tsp sugar for 4 servings).
Reduce heat to low and stir jerk sauce mixture into pan with chicken. Cook, covered, until sauce has slightly reduced, 30-60 seconds. TIP: If sauce seems too thick, add another splash of water.
Fluff coconut rice with a fork; stir in as much lime zest as you like.
Divide coconut rice, chicken, and cabbage between plates in separate sections. Top chicken with jerk pan sauce, scallion greens, and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve with remaining lime wedges on the side.
Chicken is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165°.
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