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Double Island-Spiced Chicken & Rice Bowl for Dinner

Double Island-Spiced Chicken & Rice Bowl for Dinner

with Jerk Chicken, Ranch & Cos Salad for Lunch
Niamh Kavanagh
Niamh KavanaghUpdated on April 29, 2026
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Calories
995 kcal
Protein
81.8g protein
Preparation Time
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • Wheat
  • Almond
  • Cashew
  • Macadamia
  • Walnut
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat.
Serving amount

1

Red Radish

660 g

Chicken Breast

1 packet

Ranch Dressing

(Contains: Eggs, Milk;)

1 sachet

Mild Caribbean Jerk Seasoning

1

Garlic

1 packet

Basmati Rice

(May be present: Gluten, Soy, Wheat.)

1

Tomato

1

Baby Cos Lettuce

1 tin

Pineapple Slices

1

Cucumber

1 packet

Coconut Sweet Chilli Mayonnaise

(Contains: Eggs; May be present: Almond, Cashew, Macadamia, Walnut.)

Not included in your delivery

1 drizzle

olive oil

1.5 cup

water

20 g

butter

(Contains: Milk;)

1 drizzle

vinegar

Energy (kJ)4160 kJ
Calories995 kcal
Fat38.7 g
of which saturates9.9 g
Carbohydrate78.6 g
of which sugars15.7 g
Dietary Fibre8.1 g
Protein81.8 g
Sodium966 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Large Non-Stick Pan
Lid
Medium Saucepan
Large Frying Pan

Cooking Steps

Make garlic rice
1
  • Finely chop garlic. In a medium saucepan, heat the butter with a dash of olive oil over medium heat.
  • Cook garlic until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add basmati rice, the water and a generous pinch of salt, stir, then bring to the boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and cover with a lid.
  • Cook for 10 minutes, then remove from heat and keep covered until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, 10 minutes.

TIP: The rice will finish cooking in its own steam so don't peek!

Get prepped
2
  • Meanwhile, drain sweetcorn. Roughly chop tomato. Roughly chop cos lettuce.
  • Heat a large frying pan over high heat.
  • Cook corn kernels until lightly browned, 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and allow to cool slightly.

TIP: Cover the pan with a lid if the kernels are “popping” out.

Flavour the chicken
3
  • Place your hand flat on top of chicken breast and slice through horizontally to make two thin steaks.
  • In a medium bowl, combine mild Caribbean jerk seasoning and a drizzle of olive oil. Add chicken, turning to coat.
Cook the chicken
4
  • Return frying pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
  • Cook chicken steaks until cooked through, 3-6 minutes each side (cook in batches if your pan is getting crowded).

TIP: The chicken is cooked when it is no longer pink inside.

TIP: The spice blend will char slightly in the pan, this adds to the flavour!

Finish & serve dinner
5
  • To the bowl with charred corn, add tomato and half the cos with a drizzle of olive oil and vinegar. Toss to combine and season to taste.
  • Slice chicken and reserve a portion for lunch.
  • Place garlic rice and charred corn salad in a bowl and top with Caribbean chicken. Drizzle over coconut sweet chilli mayonnaise to serve. Enjoy!
Make lunch
6
  • When you're ready to pack lunch, thinly slice red radish. Roughly chop cucumber.
  • Place radish, cucumber, remaining cos and ranch dressing in a container. Top with reserved chicken. Refrigerate.
  • At lunch, drizzle over dressing, toss well to combine and season to tatse.
  • Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the tasty, flavoursome chicken, though some found it mild and added extra jerk seasoning for more spice.
  • Ease of prep: Customers found this recipe quick and easy to prepare, with some praising its suitability for meal prep.
  • Portions: Several noted insufficient chicken for both dinner and lunch; consider increasing the protein or reducing the rice.
  • Suggestions: Try serving in wraps for a delicious twist, or swap to brown rice for a healthier option.
  • Leftovers: While some had enough for multiple meals, others struggled to have sufficient chicken remaining for lunch.
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