Pineapple Jerk Chicken Recipe

Looking for a flavorful and delicious Caribbean-inspired dish to spice up your dinner routine? Look no further than this recipe for Pineapple Jerk Chicken! This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy, with juicy pineapple and fiery jerk seasoning creating an irresistible flavor profile that will have your taste buds tingling with delight.

Jerk seasoning is a traditional spice blend from Jamaica, known for its fiery heat and complex flavors. It typically includes a blend of s...

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces
1 teaspoon Jamaican jerk seasoning blend
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chilies
½ cup jerk marinade

Information

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 6

Prepare rice according to package directions.

Meanwhile, warm oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with jerk seasoning. Cook chicken pieces in hot oil until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer chicken to a plate.

Cook onion with drippings in the skillet over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Return chicken pieces to the skillet along with pineapple chunks, black beans, green chilies, and jerk marinade.

Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

Serve jerk chicken mixture over cooked rice.

Nutrition

376 cal.

Total Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 39mg
Sodium: 1204mg
Total Carbohydrate: 61g
Dietary Fiber: 7g
Total Sugars: 20g
Protein: 22g
Vitamin C: 27mg
Calcium: 61mg
Iron: 4mg
Potassium: 529mg

How to Make Pineapple Jerk Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ingredients

Information

Nutrition

376 cal.

Categories