easy trader joe's recipe: jerk chicken with rice & beans

Easy Trader Joe’s meal ideas for a quick dinner at home: pre-seasoned jerk chicken is paired with coconut rice and beans.

Do you want to know what my life has become?

No. You really don’t but I’m going to tell you anyway. Because that is what friends are for.

The first few weeks after Eden arrived, the only time I left the house was for a trip to the grocery store. We live about two blocks away from Trader Joe’s so in between feedings, I could walk over and potentially be by myself for like, 30 minutes.

And because I’m there a few times a week (really, it’s too much) I notice the minute there is a new item! So the frozen jerk chicken caught my eye immediately. I love jerk chicken but am always scared off by the super-long ingredient lists that go along with the traditional dish. This turned out to be a really easy way to enjoy it.

Paired with the classic rice & beans side – made extra delicious with coconut milk. It’s such a satisfying meal, and includes everything you need to make a well-balanced one.

So here are the details! Everything comes together in about 30 minutes.

Ingredient List: grilled jerk chicken thigh skewers, mango jicama slaw, can of coconut milk, can of red kidney beans, rice, lime

Chicken Skewers: Follow package instructions, we grilled them on a gas grill.

Coconut Rice & Beans: Combine rinsed and drained beans and 1 cup rice, using can of coconut milk and 3/4 cup water as liquid. Prepare as directed. Season with salt and pepper if necessary.

Mango Jicama Slaw: Toss together as instructed.