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Pineapple Jerk Chicken

Course Dinner
Cuisine Jamaican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 464kcal

Ingredients

The Sauce

  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 250ml pineapple chunks canned, juice and chunks separated
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp scotch bonnet hot sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce

The Rest

  • 1/2 cup white rice
  • 3/4 cup black beans or kidney beans
  • 1 lb chicken thighs boneless skinless, cut into thin, broad 2" pieces
  • 1 large green pepper chopped into 2" pieces
  • 1 large onion chopped into 2" pieces
  • 2 tbsp jerk seasoning
  • 1 tsp chopped garlic

Instructions

  • combine the sauce ingredients and pineapple juice in a bowl. Whisk to combine and adjust seasoning as desired.
  • Cook the beans and rice together to the package instructions for the rice, drain and set aside
  • add oil to a large pan and heat on medium-high
  • toss the chicken pieces in the jerk seasoning to fully coat
  • brown the chicken in the pan, 5-8 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside
  • Add the onions and peppers to the pan, add salt and toss to coat. Cook until the onions begin to wilt, about 3 minutes
  • add the garlic and pineapple chunks to the pan, toss to combine and cook another 3-5 minutes until pineapples being to brown
  • add the sauce to the pan, turn up the heat to high til sauce begins to simmer, then stir in the chicken.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook another 5 minutes.
  • Serve the chicken over the rice and beans

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Pineapple Jerk Chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
464
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
111
mg
37
%
Sodium
 
1356
mg
59
%
Potassium
 
711
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
 
46
g
15
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
13
g
14
%
Protein
 
26
g
52
%
Vitamin A
 
1580
IU
32
%
Vitamin C
 
43
mg
52
%
Calcium
 
58
mg
6
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.