JERK-STYLE CHICKEN PILAF

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Make this jerk-style chicken pilaf for an easy midweek meal. It takes 30 minutes from prep to plate, so makes a speedy, as well as healthy, supper

Provided by Esther Clark

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tbsp rapeseed oil
1 onion , finely sliced
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into thick strips
1-2 tbsp jerk seasoning
1 green chilli , deseeded and sliced (optional)
2 large garlic cloves , crushed
2 x 250g pouches microwave basmati rice , cooked
400g can kidney beans , drained and rinsed
1 lime , zested and juiced, plus wedges to serve
3 spring onions , finely sliced
½ small bunch of coriander , finely chopped

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole dish over a medium-high heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and fry for 5-6 mins. Add the chicken and fry for 7-8 mins more. Stir in the jerk seasoning, chilli, if using, and garlic, and cook for 1 min.
Stir in the rice, beans and lime zest and juice. Cook until heated through. Scatter over the spring onions, coriander and serve with the extra lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 53 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium