Family Meal Kit
Jerk-Style Chicken and Plantains
with rice and beans
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk
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Over 30g protein
Chef
Laura Alpern
Who's excited for piles of dishes that stretch from floor to ceiling? Anybody...anybody....Bueller...? Hey, no problem! These one pot (or pan), four-serving meals are made with you in mind. We designed them for family taste buds (even picky eaters), so it's all the fresh ingredients and delicious flavors you expect from Home Chef, but simplified to require just one pot or pan. No more hours amongst the suds; one pot, one pan, one happy family!
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cutlet
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 15½ oz. Black Beans
- 10 oz. Sliced Plantains
- 3 oz. Peas
- 1 Lime
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2 oz. Creme Fraiche
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1½ oz. Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
- 2 tsp. Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories660
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Carbohydrates69g
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Net Carbs65g
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Fat24g
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Protein37g
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Sodium1720mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Zester
- 1 Plate
- 1 Colander/Strainer
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Cut plantains into 2" pieces on an angle.
Drain and rinse beans in a colander/strainer.Zest and halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with jerk seasoning (use less if spice-averse) and 1/4 tsp. salt. Kids not a fan of extra heat? Feel free to skip the seasoning. -
2 Cook the Plantains
Line a plate with a paper towel.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil.Add plantains to hot pan. Cook until golden-brown, 2-3 minutes per side.Transfer plantains to towel-lined plate and season all over with a pinch of salt.Wipe pan clean and keep over medium heat. Pan will be hot! Use caution. -
3 Cook the Chicken
Add 2 tsp. olive oil and chicken to hot pan. Cook until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 3-5 minutes per side.
Cutlet thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner cutlet, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.Remove from burner.While chicken cooks, continue recipe. -
4 Heat the Rice
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps and remove from packaging.
Place rice, peas, beans, and garlic salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir to combine.Microwave uncovered until heated through, 3-4 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Stir in softened butter and 1/4 tsp. salt until combined. Fluff rice with a fork.While rice heats, continue recipe. -
5 Make Crema and Finish Dish
In a mixing bowl, combine creme fraiche, 2 tsp. lime juice, 1/4 tsp. lime zest, a pinch of salt, and 1 tsp. water. Set aside.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with crema. Squeeze lime wedges over dish to taste. Bon appétit!
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