Jerk Chicken with Black-Eyed Peas and Rice

  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Ingredients 7
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1 teaspoon dry Caribbean jerk seasoning
  • 1 (15-oz.) can black-eyed peas, drained, rinsed
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 4 lime wedges

Steps

  • 1
    Cook rice in water as directed on package.
  • 2
    Heat grill. Sprinkle jerk seasoning over chicken breast halves.
  • 3
    When ready to grill, place chicken on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear, turning once.
  • 4
    Add black-eyed peas and cumin to rice; mix well. Serve chicken over rice mixture with lime wedges.

  • To broil chicken, place on broiler pan; broil 4 to 6 inches from heat using times above as a guide, turning once.
  • Jerk seasoning has been used in Jamaica since the 17th century, when it first flavored wild boar. The seasoning is a moist or dry blend of chiles, thyme, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, garlic and onions. Look for jerk seasoning in the spice or condiment section of the grocery store.
  • One and a half cups of instant rice can be used in place of one cup of long grain rice. Cook it according to package directions.
  • Dried peas, lentils and beans such as black-eyed peas are staple source of protein in diets around the world. They are virtually fat-free and are high in soluble fiber, a nutrient which may reduce the risk of some cancers and heart disease.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
390
Calories from Fat
35
Total Fat
4g
6%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Cholesterol
75mg
25%
Sodium
450mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate
53g
18%
Dietary Fiber
5g
20%
Sugars
0g
Protein
35g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
3 1/2 Starch; 3 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 3 1/2 Very Lean Meat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
© 2024 ®/TM General Mills All Rights Reserved