Best 2 Slow Cooker Chipotle Lime Chicken Thighs Jamaican Rice And Peas Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our slow-cooker chipotle lime chicken thighs, Jamaican rice and peas, and refreshing cucumber tomato salad. These recipes offer a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, making them perfect for a delightful and satisfying meal. The chipotle lime chicken thighs, marinated in a zesty blend of chipotle, lime, garlic, and spices, deliver a succulent and smoky taste. Paired with the aromatic Jamaican rice and peas, cooked in a flavorful broth with coconut milk, thyme, and bell peppers, this dish embodies Caribbean warmth and vibrancy. As a refreshing accompaniment, the cucumber tomato salad, with its crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, red onions, and tangy dressing, provides a delightful balance to the savory main courses. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW COOKER CHIPOTLE-LIME CHICKEN THIGHS JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS



Slow Cooker Chipotle-Lime Chicken Thighs Jamaican Rice and Peas image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup sliced onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
4 pounds skinless chicken thighs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 15-ounce can tomato sauce
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon minced chipotle chiles in adobo sauce with 1 teaspoon sauce from can
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Lime wedges, for garnish
2 cups instant white rice
One 14-ounce can coconut milk
1 cup water
One 15-ounce can red beans, drained
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1/4 cup chopped scallions
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the chicken: Arrange onion, celery and carrots in bottom of slow cooker. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and arrange over vegetables.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, lime juice, chipotle chiles with sauce, and garlic. Pour mixture over chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours. Serve half of the thighs with this meal (topped with diced avocado and cilantro and garnished with lime wedges) and reserve remaining thighs for another meal.
  • For the rice: In a medium saucepan, combine rice, coconut milk, water, beans, thyme, and lime zest. Set pan over high heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 5 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Fold in scallions and season to taste with salt and pepper.

SLOW COOKER CHIPOTLE-LIME CHICKEN THIGHS AND JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS



SLOW COOKER CHIPOTLE-LIME CHICKEN THIGHS AND JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS image

Categories     Chicken

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup sliced onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
4 pounds skinless chicken thighs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon minced chipotle chiles in adobo sauce with 1 teaspoon sauce from can
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Lime wedges, for garnish
Rice & Peas:
2 cups instant white rice
1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
1 cup water
1 (15-ounce) can red beans, drained
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1/4 cup chopped scallions
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Arrange onion, celery and carrots in bottom of slow cooker. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and arrange over vegetables. In a medium bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, lime juice, chipotle chiles with sauce, and garlic. Pour mixture over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours. Serve half of the thighs with this meal (topped with diced avocado and cilantro and garnished with lime wedges) and reserve remaining thighs for another meal. Rice & Peas: In a medium saucepan, combine rice, coconut milk, water, beans, thyme, and lime zest. Set pan over high heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 5 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Fold in scallions and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Tips:

  • To make the chicken thighs more flavorful, marinate them in the chipotle-lime sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • If you don't have a slow cooker, you can cook the chicken thighs in a Dutch oven over medium heat for about 45 minutes.
  • For a spicier dish, add more chipotle peppers to the sauce.
  • Serve the chicken thighs with your favorite sides, such as Jamaican rice and peas, black beans, or roasted vegetables.
  • Leftover chicken thighs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This slow-cooker chipotle-lime chicken thighs recipe is an easy and flavorful way to make chicken thighs. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful sauce made with chipotle peppers, lime juice, and spices, and the Jamaican rice and peas is a delicious and easy side dish. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual get-together. You can adjust the heat level of the sauce to your liking, and you can serve the chicken thighs with your favorite sides.

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