Mac Salad, spicy Stewed Jerk Chicken and Garlic Spinach

Dive into a flavor explosion with this hearty meal combination of creamy Mac Salad, spicy Stewed Jerk Chicken, and savory Garlic Spinach. Perfect for a family dinner or meal prep, this dish brings together comforting elements that only get better the next day. Follow this simple yet delicious recipe and impress your loved ones with your culinary skills.

Ingredients

For the Mac Salad:
🍝 2 cups elbow macaroni
🥛 1/2 cup mayonnaise
🥕 1 cup shredded carrots
🧅 1/2 cup diced red onion
🫑 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
🍋 1 tablespoon lemon juice
🧂 Salt and pepper to taste

For the Stewed Jerk Chicken:
🍗 4 chicken thighs, bone-in
🌿 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🧅 1 onion, sliced
🌶️ 1 scotch bonnet pepper, chopped (optional)
🍅 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
🥥 1 cup coconut milk
🥄 1 tablespoon olive oil
🧂 Salt to taste

For the Garlic Spinach:
🥬 4 cups fresh spinach
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🥄 1 tablespoon olive oil
🧂 Salt to taste

Instructions

1- Prepare the Mac Salad:

• Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.

• In a large bowl, combine macaroni, mayonnaise, shredded carrots, diced red onion, and diced bell peppers.

• Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated. Set aside in the refrigerator while you prepare the rest of the meal.

2- Prepare the Stewed Jerk Chicken:

• Rub the chicken thighs with jerk seasoning and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for more intense flavor.

• In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.

• In the same pot, add minced garlic, sliced onion, and scotch bonnet pepper. Sauté until the onion is translucent.

• Add diced tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk and return the chicken to the pot.

• Cover and let it simmer on low heat for about 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

3- Prepare the Garlic Spinach:

• Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

• Add the spinach and sauté until wilted. Season with salt to taste.

Prep Time: 20 minutes for mac salad, 15 minutes for chicken, 5 minutes for spinach
Cook Time: 10 minutes for mac salad, 45 minutes for chicken, 5 minutes for spinach
Total Time: 90 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: Approximately 780
Proteins: 40g
Fats: 45g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Equipment: Large pot, frying pan, mixing bowl

Cooking Tips:

• For a spicier kick, add more scotch bonnet peppers to the jerk chicken.
• Prepare the Mac Salad a day ahead for enhanced flavors.

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Flavor Explosion Combo: Mac Salad, Stewed Jerk Chicken, and Garlic Spinach