Caribbean: Jerk Chicken with Rice and Peas

Kidney-friendly Caribbean Jerk Chicken with Rice and Peas: Extra calories with seasoned chicken, buttery rice, and green peas. Perfect for CKD patients needing a flavorful, nutritious boost
Ingredients
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4 Cups
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    Caribbean Jerk Chicken with Rice and Peas
    Directions
    Prep Time: 45 min, Cook Time: 1 hr, Total: 1 hr 45 min

    Jerk Chicken:

    1. Rub the chicken breasts with the citrus seasoning blend.

    2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned on each side and fully cooked through.

    3. Drizzle with lime juice.

    Rice and Peas:

    1. In a pot, melt the butter or margarine. Add the rice and peas, stirring for a minute.

    2. Add the low-sodium chicken broth. Bring to a boil.

    3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked and all the liquid is absorbed.

    4. Plate the jerk chicken alongside a generous serving of rice and peas. For added calories, you can drizzle a bit more olive oil over the chicken or add an extra pat of butter to the rice.

    Nutritional Information
    Servings Size: Jerk chicken: 1 serving - 4 oz and Rice and Peas: 1 serving - 1/2 cup

    Nutrients per serving

    Jerk chicken: 1 serving - 4 oz

    • Calories: ~164 kcal
    • Protein: ~21 g
    • Sodium: ~42 mg
    • Potassium: ~329 mg
    • Calcium: ~6 mg
    • Phosphorus: ~200 mg

    Rice and Peas: 1 serving - 1/2 cup

    • Calories: ~175 kcal
    • Protein: ~4.36 g
    • Sodium: ~53 mg
    • Potassium: ~108 mg
    • Calcium: ~16mg
    • Phosphorus: ~69 mg

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