Steps to Make Caribbean Jerk Chicken Recipe

Pineapple Jerk Chicken

Jerk seasoning is based on two main ingredients—scotch bonnet chili peppers (or the following jerk chicken recipe isn't blazing hot, but it is still plenty spicy, and great the next day in a chicken salad.

Recipe Summary Pineapple Jerk Chicken

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Ingredients | Caribbean Jerk Chicken Recipe

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

Directions

Prepare rice as label directs.

Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with jerk seasoning. In 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, in hot oil, cook chicken pieces until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. With slotted spoon, remove chicken to plate.

In drippings remaining in skillet over medium heat, cook onion, about 5 minutes. Add chicken pieces, pineapple chunks, black beans, green chilies and jerk marinade. Over high heat, heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes until chicken is tender, stirring occasionally.

Serve jerk chicken mixture over rice.

Info | Caribbean Jerk Chicken Recipe

prep: 10 mins cook: 20 mins total: 30 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

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Caribbean Jerk Chicken Recipe - This jerk chicken is a breeze to make and has distinct caribbean flavor without being too spicy for less adventurous eaters.