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Spicy Pineapple Jerk Chicken Recipe: A Taste Explosion!

Recipe Details

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

Ingredients

  • 1cupuncooked long-grain rice

  • 1poundboneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces

  • 1teaspoonJamaican jerk seasoning blend

  • 1tablespoonvegetable oil

  • 1mediumonion, diced

  • 1(20 ounce) canpineapple chunks, drained

  • 1(15 ounce) canblack beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1(4.5 ounce) canchopped green chilies

  • ½cupjerk marinade

Cooking Directions

  1. Prepare rice according to package directions.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Serve jerk chicken mixture over cooked rice.

    Lori Baker Pizzarro

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories376
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
4g 		6%
Saturated Fat
1g 		5%
Cholesterol
39mg 		13%
Sodium
1204mg 		52%
Total Carbohydrate
61g 		22%
Dietary Fiber
7g 		24%
Total Sugars
20g
Protein
22g 		44%
Vitamin C
27mg 		30%
Calcium
61mg 		5%
Iron
4mg 		20%
Potassium
529mg 		11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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