Add some flavor of the Caribbean to your weeknight dinners with this healthy and easy jerk chicken recipe.

A simple side of coconut rice and peas completes this satisfying and nutritious meal.

Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.

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Add curry paste and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add rice and stir to coat.

Add coconut milk and water; bring to a boil over high heat.

Meanwhile, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.

Coat with cooking spray.

Mix thyme, garlic powder, allspice, cayenne, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.

Add chicken and toss to coat.

Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board and let rest.

Cover and let stand for 3 minutes.

Serve the chicken with the rice and more cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.

Look for it, sometimes labeled “lite,” in the Asian section of your supermarket.

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