Ingredients
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even 1/2 inch thickness
– 1/3 cup olive oil
– Juice of 2 limes (approximately 2-3 tablespoons)
– 2 teaspoons minced garlic
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
– 3 teaspoons allspice
– 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
– 1 tablespoon honey
– 1 cup diced pineapple
– 1/2 diced onion
– A handful of roughly chopped cilantro
– 1 diced jalapeno (optional)
– Juice of 1 lime
– 2 teaspoons honey
– Salt to taste
Instructions
1-Diving into Caribbean Jerk Chicken: Begin by mixing up the marinade with 1/3 cup olive oil, juice of 2 limes (about 2-3 tablespoons), 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 3 teaspoons allspice, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and 1 tablespoon honey in a bowl. Toss the 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness, into this mix, cover it up, and let it chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to lock in those tastes.
2-Once marinated, fire up your grill or skillet to medium heat aim for about 6-8 minutes per side to cook the chicken just right. Don’t forget to discard the marinade before cooking to keep things safe and fresh. For the pineapple salsa, combine 1 cup diced pineapple, 1/2 diced onion, a handful of roughly chopped cilantro, 1 diced jalapeno if you want some heat, juice of 1 lime, 2 teaspoons honey, and salt to taste in another bowl.
3-You can blend this salsa for a smoother feel and chill it until you’re ready to serve. Serve the cooked chicken over steamed white rice, or switch to brown rice for a healthier option, and top it generously with the pineapple salsa. The whole process takes around 55 minutes, including prep, cooking, and marinating time, so it’s perfect for a quick yet impressive meal.
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๐ Fresh pineapple can replace canned for better flavor.
๐ถ๏ธ Jalapeno is optional and can be swapped for pickled versions for milder heat.
๐ Use brown rice as a healthier side option.
โณ Marinate longer, up to overnight, for deeper flavor but avoid excessive time to prevent texture changes.
๐ฏ Maple syrup can substitute honey in marinade and salsa if preferred.
โจ๏ธ Always discard leftover marinade before cooking to avoid contamination.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marinating Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salsa
- Calories: 356 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 641 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg
