Oven-Ready
Jerk Chicken and Cheesy Plantains
with rice and beans
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk
- Fiber-Rich
- Protein-Packed
- Gluten-Smart
Chef
Hannah Fenton
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 8 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 6 oz. Sliced Plantains
- 4 oz. Black Beans
- 1½ fl. oz. Jerk Sauce
- 1½ oz. BBQ Sauce
- 1 oz. Shredded Quesadilla Cheese
- 1 oz. Light Sour Cream
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
- ¾ tsp. Amarillo Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories660
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Carbohydrates82g
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Net Carbs77g
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Fat13g
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Protein45g
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Sodium1840mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Cooking Spray
- Butter
- 2 Microwave-Safe Bowls
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Colander/Strainer
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using antibiotic free chicken, follow same instructions.
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1 Bake the Plantains and Chicken
Spray provided tray with cooking spray.
Place plantains in one half of tray. Spread into an even layer on their side and evenly top with cheese.Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with garlic salt and half the jerk sauce (use less if spice-averse; reserve remaining for sauce mixture). Place chicken in empty side of tray.Bake uncovered in hot oven until plantains are browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 20-25 minutes.Carefully remove from oven.While plantains and chicken bake, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare Beans and Make Sauce Mixture
Drain and rinse beans in a colander/strainer.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine remaining jerk sauce (to taste) and BBQ sauce. Microwave uncovered until heated through, 30-60 seconds.Carefully remove from microwave. -
3 Heat Rice and Finish Meal
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. In another microwave-safe bowl, combine rice and beans. Microwave uncovered until heated through, 2-3 minutes.
Carefully remove from microwave. Stir in amarillo seasoning and 1/2 Tbsp. butter until combined. Rest, 2 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.To serve, top chicken with sauce mixture (to taste) and sour cream. Bon appétit!
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