Coconut Jerk Chicken

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

Spicy jerk seasoning gives this curried coconut chicken a island twist that's not to be missed. Serve the chicken and sauce with a big bowl of steaming brown rice.

Brief

Prep 35 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Total: 1hr25 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Coconut Jerk Chicken

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons curry powder

2 teaspoons dry Caribbean jerk seasoning

2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules

1 yellow onion

coarsely chopped

1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic

2 pounds skinless

boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1/2 inch cubes

1 cup peeled

seeded

and diced butternut squash

8 ounces button mushrooms

sliced

1 bunch green onions

cut into 1/4-inch pieces

1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk

1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes

chopped

juice reserved

½ cup tomato juice

1 tablespoon white sugar

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the curry powder jerk seasoning bouillon granules onions and garlic. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.

Step 2

Reduce heat to medium add the chicken and continue to stir and cook 6 to 8 minutes more. Stir in the squash and mushrooms. Reserve 1 tablespoon green onions for garnish and stir in the remaining amount. Continue to stir and cook 2 minutes more. Pour in the coconut milk tomatoes 1/2 cup reserved tomato juice and sugar. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes stirring occasionally. Serve using 1 tablespoon green onions for garnish.

Nutritional Information

Coconut Jerk Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 419

% Daily Value *

Protein: 40.2g 80%

Carbohydrates: 21.3g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 5g 20%

Sugars: 9.9g

Fat: 20.7g 32%

Saturated Fat: 13.3g 67%

Cholesterol: 87.9mg 29%

Vitamin A Iu: 3150.5IU 63%

Niacin Equivalents: 28mg 216%

Vitamin B6: 1.2mg 74%

Vitamin C: 34.1mg 57%

Folate: 74.2mcg 19%

Calcium: 127.8mg 13%

Iron: 5.9mg 33%

Magnesium: 113.2mg 40%

Potassium: 1193mg 33%

Sodium: 629.5mg 25%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 29%

Calories From Fat: 186.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.