Jerk Chicken (or Tofu)

with Coconut Rice and Green Beans

Bold, warming and full of flavour, this Jerk Chicken with Coconut Rice & Green Beans is an approachable way to bring our Rooted Path Jerk Seasoning into your kitchen. Tender, seasoned chicken is paired with creamy coconut rice and crisp green beans for a colourful, well-balanced meal.

Made with simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner, meal prepping, or stocking the freezer for another day. It reheats beautifully, making it a great recipe to cook once and enjoy again later.

SHOP JERK SEASONING

🍽️ Servings: 4	⏱ Prep Time: 5 min	♨️ Cook Time: 30 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy

🌿 Rooted Path Ingredients	🫕 Before You Start
Rooted Path Jerk Seasoning	Preheat oven to 425°F Remove chicken from the fridge 15-20 minutes before cooking or drain tofu Remove stems, wash and dry green beans
🛒 Your Grocery List *Divide ingredients in 1/2 for 2 servings or times ingredients by 1 1/2 for 6 servings
1 1/4 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts 2 tbsp oil sea salt 1 cup whole grain white rice	1 can coconut milk 1/2 cup water 1 lb green beans 1 tbsp oil
👨‍🍳 Directions
CHICKEN Coat chicken with 1 tbsp of oil, season with salt and the Rooted Path Jerk Seasoning (1/2 tbsp per serving). Place chicken evenly on a sheet pan and bake for 15 mins. Turn chicken and bake for 10 more mins or until cooked through, internal temperature should read 165°F. Remove chicken from oven, tent with foil and let rest for 10 minutes. RICE - start once the chicken is in the oven In a medium pot, add rice and rinse under cold water and drain. Repeat about 3 times or until water is fairly clear. Add coconut milk, water and season with salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once it starts to boil, turn the heat down to low and cook covered for 20 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook for 5 minutes or until rice is cooked through. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. BEANS - start about 5 minutes before the chicken is done Coat beans with 1 tbsp of oil and season with salt and pepper. Once the chicken has come out of the oven, add the beans to the oven and bake for 10 minutes or until tender. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days or freeze for 3 months.
🔄 Substitutions
Spice it up. Our Jerk Seasoning is made with a mild heat, but you can easily turn things up by adding: Minced Hot Peppers • Cayenne Pepper • Red Pepper Flakes • Your Favourite Hot Sauce Change up the sides: Swap the coconut rice and green beans for roasted potatoes, quinoa, your favourite grain, or whatever seasonal vegetables you have on hand.

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