Charle's Caribbean

Elevate your dinner table with "Charle's Caribbean," a vibrant and flavor-packed recipe that brings the essence of island cuisine to your home. This dish features juicy, oven-baked chicken thighs seasoned with a bold jerk marinade made from lime juice, olive oil, and aromatic spices. Paired perfectly with a refreshing mango salsa—bursting with tropical flavors from sweet mango, red bell pepper, jalapeño, and a hint of pineapple juice—this recipe offers a harmonious balance of spicy, tangy, and sweet. Served over a bed of fluffy white rice, "Charle's Caribbean" is an irresistible fusion of fiery and fresh flavors, perfect for weeknight dinners or lively gatherings. Ready in under an hour, this dish will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of the Caribbean.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
• 3 tablespoons Jerk seasoning
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 large Mango (diced)
• 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 small Red onion (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped)
• 1 small Jalapeño (seeded and finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Pineapple juice
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 cups Cooked white rice

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, mix the jerk seasoning, lime juice, olive oil, and minced garlic to create a marinade.

Step 2

Rub the chicken thighs thoroughly with the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.

Step 3

While the chicken marinates, prepare the mango salsa by combining the diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, pineapple juice, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 5

Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the marinated chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

Step 6

Flip the chicken thighs and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 7

Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 8

Serve the jerk chicken over a bed of cooked white rice and top with the fresh mango salsa. Enjoy your Charle S Caribbean dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1500.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2145.7

Total Fat 123.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 486mg	0%
Sodium 8783.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 189.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.3g	0%
Total Sugars 83.3g
Protein 121.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 170.5mg	0%
Iron 11.0mg	0%
Potassium 2088.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.1%

Protein: 20.6%

Carbs: 32.3%