Easy Caribbean Coconut Rum Chicken Recipe for Family Dinners
A simple and flavorful Caribbean-inspired chicken dish made with coconut milk and rum, perfect for easy family dinners. This recipe combines sweet and savory elements for a balanced and delicious meal fit for any night of the week.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on (about 2 pounds / 900 grams)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 15 ml
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup coconut milk 240 ml
- 1/4 cup coconut rum 60 ml
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar 12 g
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice 2 g
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 g
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Add chicken skin-side down and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in coconut rum to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
- Stir in coconut milk, brown sugar, allspice, and cinnamon. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.