Ultimate Caribbean Herb Chicken with Rice & Crispy Potato Wedges
A flavorful and easy-to-make dish combining juicy marinated chicken with colorful vegetables and crispy potato wedges, perfect for a weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- Juice of 1 Lime
- Fresh herbs (such as thyme and parsley)
- 2 Bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 Onion (sliced)
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 cups Rice (for serving)
- 2 Potatoes (for wedges)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Arrange the marinated chicken, sliced bell peppers, and onions on a baking sheet.
- Cut potatoes into wedges, toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and place them on the same sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and potatoes are crispy.
- Serve with fluffy rice.
Notes
Allow the chicken to marinate longer for enhanced flavor. For more heat, consider adding jalapeños or hot sauce to the marinade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg