How to Make Instant Pot Jamaican Rice and Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to delicious and flavorful dishes, Jamaican cuisine always hits the mark. Known for its rich and vibrant flavors, Jamaican recipes often feature a delightful blend of spices and ingredients that tantalize the taste buds. One such dish that exemplifies the essence of Jamaican cuisine is the Instant Pot Jamaican Rice and Beans.

This dish is a staple in Jamaican households and can be found in many restaurants and street food stalls across the island. It's a hearty and satisf...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cooking onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
  • 1 ½ cups long-grain rice
  • 1 (8 ounce) can corn, or to taste
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon Scotch bonnet hot sauce, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons ground thyme
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon allspice

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 27 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 52 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add oil. Saute chicken, onion, and garlic until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes; do not brown garlic.
  • Add broth, black beans, rice, corn, coconut milk, hot sauce, thyme, black pepper, brown sugar, and allspice and stir well. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure and close vent. Set timer for 15 minutes. Allow about 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Nutrition

    454 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 34mg
    • Sodium: 1513mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 64g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 79mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 585mg