Name: Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breast, sliced; Half Fresh Pineapple, core removed & diced; 1 Red Onion, rough chopped; Bell Pepper (your color choice), roughly chopped; 3 sprigs Green Onions, sliced thin; 1 cup orange juice, plus 1/4 cup; Olive Oil; Rice or Noodles (optional); Jerk Seasoning Blend as Noted in post content

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_{This Jamaican Jerk Chicken recipe is a great easy dinner idea. The preparation is easy with just a few simple steps and less than 30 minutes to marinate.}

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe in white bowl

Jamaican Jerk Chicken And Seasoning Recipe

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Total Time: 35 Minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

For those of you not familiar with a Jamaican Jerk like this Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe. It is a spicy, sweet, tangy, and hot meal for grilled meat, typically used for pork or chicken. Looking for great fun recipes to add to our menu plan, this combination of flavors was top on my list.

After some research, I started cooking it up in the kitchen to find a great “Jerk” recipe that the whole family would enjoy. Most recipes call for Scotch bonnet peppers. I wanted a little heat, but not a ton that my kids would completely back away from the table.

Instead of the much more powerful traditional peppers in the seasoning mix, I incorporated cayenne pepper to turn up the heat a bit. You can certainly adjust this spice level up or down based on your family’s taste. Start by mixing up a marinade for the jerk chicken in a large bowl or dish.

Jerk Chicken Seasoning Blend

1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons brown sugar
Pinch salt & pepper.

If you like this jerk chicken recipe as much as we did, you can easily double or triple this seasoning blend recipe and store it in an airtight container for up to two months.

How To Make Jamaican Jerk Chicken

STEP ONE: Slice the chicken, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add it to a bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil, a few pieces of diced pineapple, half of the green onion, and orange juice. Cover with plastic and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

STEP TWO: After the chicken is done marinating. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat, drizzle the pan with olive oil. Add the chicken, and saute for about 3 minutes.

Grilling chicken and vegetables Jerk Chicken

STEP THREE: Then add the onions, peppers, and pineapple. Continue to saute for about 5 minutes.

Grilling chicken and seasoning Jerk Chicken

STEP FOUR: Then reduce heat to low. Add the jerk chicken seasonings and 1/4 cup of orange juice. Mix well. Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through.

STEP FIVE: Serve this jerk chicken recipe with veggies and grilled fruits by itself for a low-carb recipe, or over a bed of savory rice for a more traditional feel to your meal.

Jamaican Jerk chicken recipe with carrots and green onions

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Yield: 4 servings

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe

This Jamaican Jerk Chicken recipe is a great addition to any game-day party. The jerk sauce ensures its a party in your mouth. You can easily make it as hot as you can handle. The preparation is easy with just a few simple steps and less than 30 minutes to marinate.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb boneless chicken breast, sliced
Half Fresh Pineapple, core removed & diced
1 Red Onion, rough chopped
Bell Pepper (your color choice), roughly chopped
3 sprigs Green Onions, sliced thin
1 cup orange juice, plus 1/4 cup
Olive Oil
Rice or Noodles (optional)
Jerk Seasoning Blend as Noted in post content

Instructions

Slice the chicken, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add it to a bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil, a few pieces of diced pineapple, half of the green onion, and orange juice. Cover with plastic and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
After the chicken is done marinating. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat, drizzle the pan with olive oil. Add the chicken, and saute for about 3 minutes.
Then add the onions, peppers, and pineapple. Continue to saute for about 5 minutes.
Then reduce heat to low. Add the jerk chicken seasonings and 1/4 cup of orange juice. Mix well. Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through.
Serve this jerk chicken recipe with veggies and grilled fruits by itself for a low-carb recipe, or over a bed of savory rice for a more traditional feel to your meal.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 358Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 105mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 2gSugar: 6gProtein: 39g

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