Jamaican Chicken Rice and Bean Salad

Transport your taste buds to the tropics with this vibrant and hearty Jamaican Chicken Rice and Bean Salad! This easy-to-make dish combines tender, juicy jerk-seasoned chicken with a medley of fluffy white rice, black beans, kidney beans, and crisp red bell peppers, all tossed in a zesty lime and honey dressing. Bursting with fresh cilantro and scallions, this salad delivers a perfect balance of bold, spicy, and refreshing flavors. Ideal for meal prep or as a crowd-pleasing side dish, it’s packed with protein and nutrients, making it perfect for a wholesome lunch or dinner. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a delightful taste of the Caribbean with every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cups white rice, cooked and cooled
• 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 3 pieces scallions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 piece lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Rub the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and coat them with the jerk seasoning on both sides.

Step 3

Grill or cook the chicken in the skillet for 5-6 minutes on each side until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Set aside to rest before slicing into thin strips.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled rice, black beans, kidney beans, diced red bell pepper, scallions, and chopped cilantro.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, remaining tablespoon of olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the rice and bean mixture and toss gently to combine.

Step 7

Top the salad with the sliced jerk chicken.

Step 8

Serve the Jamaican Chicken Rice and Bean Salad chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1725.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2121.4

Total Fat 45.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 295.8mg	0%
Sodium 6840.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 297.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.7g	0%
Total Sugars 44.4g
Protein 152.7g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 320.9mg	0%
Iron 14.0mg	0%
Potassium 2886.8mg	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: 18.4%

Protein: 27.7%

Carbs: 53.9%