Jerk Chicken And Pineapple Skewers (jerk Chicken And Pineapple Skewers)

These Jerk Chicken and Pineapple Skewers are a delicious and flavorful dish that brings the taste of the Cayman Islands to your table. The combination of spicy jerk seasoning with sweet pineapple creates a perfect balance of flavors.

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Jerk Chicken And Pineapple Skewers (jerk Chicken And Pineapple Skewers)

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1/4 cup jerk seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4-6 skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chicken cubes, pineapple chunks, jerk seasoning, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat the chicken and pineapple evenly.
  3. Thread the marinated chicken and pineapple onto the soaked skewers, alternating between the two.
  4. Place the skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the pineapple is slightly caramelized.
  5. Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Grilling

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Grill Large bowl

Tools

Skewers Tongs

Serving suggestions

Serve the Jerk Chicken and Pineapple Skewers with a side of coconut rice and a refreshing cucumber salad.

Tips & tricks

For extra heat, add a sprinkle of cayenne pepper to the jerk seasoning marinade.

Cost

$15