Spicy Jerk Chicken With Pineapple Salsa

This Spicy Jerk Chicken with Pineapple Salsa recipe is a delicious and flavorful dish from Antigua and Barbuda Cuisine. The combination of spicy jerk seasoning and sweet pineapple salsa creates a perfect balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Spicy Jerk Chicken With Pineapple Salsa

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp jerk seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup diced pineapple
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the stovetop grill or a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Rub the jerk seasoning and olive oil over the chicken breasts.
  3. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
  4. In a bowl, combine the diced pineapple, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice to make the salsa. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve the grilled jerk chicken with the pineapple salsa on top.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Stovetop grill or large skillet Cutting board Knife Bowl

Tools

Tongs Spatula

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the Spicy Jerk Chicken with Pineapple Salsa alongside steamed rice and a side of mixed greens for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For extra heat, leave the seeds in the jalapeno or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the jerk seasoning.

Cost

$15