Baked Jamaican Pineapple Jerk Chicken
A delightful adaptation of traditional jerk chicken, featuring juicy pineapple chunks and a blend of spices for a mouthwatering dish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix together the jerk seasoning, olive oil, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken pieces in the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Arrange the marinated chicken in a baking dish and scatter the pineapple chunks on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, serve hot.
Notes
For added depth, consider marinating your chicken overnight. This dish pairs well with coconut rice or grilled vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: none available
- Unsaturated Fat: none available
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: none available
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