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Jerk Chicken & Rice Bowl

Warm up with a taste of the Caribbean as our new Caribbean Style Jerk Flavored Chicken Soup transforms into a hearty bowl of zesty jerk chicken over a bed of cilantro lime rice and black beans.
30 min
Serves 2-4
Easy

This recipe transforms our new Caribbean Style Jerk Flavored Chicken Soup into a vibrant and flavorful bowl that captures the spirit of the islands. By serving the zesty soup over a bed of cilantro lime rice and black beans, this dish becomes a hearty, complete meal with a perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and tangy flavors.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, heat the rinsed and drained black beans over medium heat until they are warmed through.
  2. Warn the Cilantro Lime Rice as per the packaging instructions.
  3. In another saucepan, heat the Caribbean Style Jerk Flavored Chicken Soup over medium heat until it comes to a simmer.
  4. To assemble the bowls, divide the cilantro lime rice evenly between two to four large bowls. Create a space in the center of the rice for the black beans.
  5. Spoon half of the warm black beans onto the rice in each bowl.
  6. Carefully ladle the hot Caribbean Style Jerk Flavored Chicken Soup over the rice and beans.
  7. Garnish each bowl with a lime wedge and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.

Tips for success:

  • For an extra kick, add a few slices of fresh jalapeño or a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes to the finished bowl.
  • To make this an even heartier meal, top with a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of crumbled cotija cheese.