Jerk chicken with pineapple cilantro rice is a flavorful and vibrant dish that combines the bold, spicy flavors of Jamaican jerk seasoning with the sweet and tangy taste of pineapple and the freshness of cilantro. This tantalizing dish is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more. It's perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight dinner.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
JERK CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE-CILANTRO RICE
Jerk chicken is seasoned with a mixture of thyme, cumin, red-pepper flakes, and garlic. Cool pineapple-cilantro rice balances the chicken's heat.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine 1 1/2 teaspoonssalt, 1 teaspoon pepper, thyme, cumin, redpepper, garlic powder, paprika, cloves,nutmeg, allspice, and light-brown sugar.Set spice mixture aside.
- Place 2 chicken breasts between layers ofplastic wrap. Pound chicken to a 1/2-inchthickness. Transfer to a glass baking dish,and repeat with remaining breasts. With allthe spice mixture, rub breasts on both sides.Cover with plastic wrap; chill 30 minutes.
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to aboil. Stir in the rice, and reduce to a simmer.Cook until rice is tender but still firm, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain; rinse with cool water. Transfer to a bowl, and stir in the pineapple,cilantro, bell pepper, and olive oil. Seasonwith remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoonblack pepper. Cover, and chill.
- Heat a grill or heavy grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken untilit is browned on both sides and cookedthrough, 4 to 5 minutes on each side.Serve with the cooled pineapple rice andlime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 g, Cholesterol 73 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 29 g, Sodium 444 g
JERK CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE SLAW
Getting your spicy chicken fix got easier by using a jerk cooking sauce. Grilling over indirect heat on an outdoor grill ensures that your chicken will be moist on the inside without being charred to a crisp on the outside.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat on one side.
- Oil the grill grates. Sprinkle the chicken all over with salt and pepper. Grill over direct heat until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a large bowl filled with 1 cup of the Jamaican Style Jerk Cooking Sauce and toss to coat. Return the chicken to the indirect side of the grill, cover and cook, basting once with the remaining cooking sauce, until the chicken reaches and internal temperature of 165 degrees F, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer the chicken back to the direct side, skin side-down, and cook until slightly charred, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, cashews, cilantro, lemon juice and pineapple in another large bowl. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the chicken with the pineapple slaw and rice.
JERK CHICKEN & PINEAPPLE TRAYBAKE
A great chicken dish, full of flavour with jerk seasoning, pineapple and sweet potato, served with rice and black beans. Ideal for a family feast
Provided by Miriam Nice
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Cut the thighs in half lengthways down one side of the bone. Put them in a large roasting tin. Mix the jerk paste with the lime zest and juice and pour over the chicken. Tuck the pineapple pieces, sweet potatoes and peppers in and around the chicken. Season, cover with foil and roast for 30 mins.
- Increase the oven temperature to 220C/200C fan/gas 7, remove the foil, baste the chicken and stir the veg in the cooking juices. Return to the oven for 20-25 mins.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice according to pack instructions, then stir in the beans, coconut oil, thyme leaves and seasoning. Cook for 2-3 mins to warm the beans through and melt the coconut oil. Serve 3 pieces of chicken per person with the vegetables, and the lettuce and rice on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 617 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 77 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 32 grams protein, Sodium 4 milligram of sodium
CARIBBEAN CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE-CILANTRO RICE
For something a little more light and fun, but still pretty easy.
Provided by KyleeJo06
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix together the light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, thyme, cumin, 1 teaspoon of garlic salt, paprika, chili powder, and nutmeg in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Rub both sides of chicken breasts with the spice mixture, and place into a 9x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle any remaining seasoning mix on top of chicken, if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is lightly browned, no longer pink inside, and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chicken breast should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- While chicken is baking, bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Chop half the pineapple slices. Mix the chopped pineapple, cilantro, and olive oil into the cooked rice, and season to taste with a pinch or two of garlic salt and black pepper. Fluff the rice up with a fork, and transfer to a serving platter. Serve with the baked chicken, topped with remaining pineapple slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 606.1 mg, Sugar 11.7 g
PINEAPPLE JERK CHICKEN
Canned pineapple is harvested and packed at its peak of ripeness, making the can one of the best ways to deliver the fruit from its source to your table.
Provided by Cans Get You Cooking®
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Cans Get You Cooking®
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare rice as label directs.
- Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with jerk seasoning. In 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, in hot oil, cook chicken pieces until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. With slotted spoon, remove chicken to plate.
- In drippings remaining in skillet over medium heat, cook onion, about 5 minutes. Add chicken pieces, pineapple chunks, black beans, green chilies and jerk marinade. Over high heat, heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes until chicken is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Serve jerk chicken mixture over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.9 calories, Carbohydrate 60.7 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1204 mg, Sugar 20.4 g
JERK CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE FOIL PACKS
Robust flavors like jerk seasoning and coconut run deliver major impact in this grilled chicken dinner.
Provided by Tieghan Gerard
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat gas or charcoal grill.
- Place large sheet of heavy-duty foil or double layer of regular foil on work surface. Rub foil with a little olive oil.
- Place chicken in center of foil. Drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with jerk seasoning. Scatter pineapple wedges around chicken. Pour over rum.
- Bring short ends of foil together, and fold twice to seal; fold in sides to seal, leaving room for steam.
- Place packets on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook 20 to 25 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut (at least 165°F), turning chicken once. Cooking time will depend on size of chicken.
- Remove from grill; unwrap and top with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g
CARIBBEAN JERK CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE-CILANTRO RICE
This spicy chicken dish will take you right back to islands! The heat of the jerk seasoning is complemented by the fresh, light flavors in the rice dish, served cold. Chill some Red Stripe or throw some rum in the blender and you've got the perfect simple barbeque! The jerk seasoning (minus the brown sugar) can be doubled and the excess stored in an airtight jar for another use.
Provided by TinyBubbles
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Combine Jerk seasoning with brown sugar, garlic, scallions, and hot sauce to make a paste. Rub on both sides of each breast and wrap or cover for at least 30 minutes, but up to two hours.
- Bring water to a boil and cook rice for 10-12 minutes, until tender, but still firm. Drain, and rinse with cool water.
- Transfer to a bowl and stir in pineapple, cilantro, red pepper, peas, and olive oil. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and fresh ground pepper. Cover and chill.
- Heat grill to med-high. Cook chicken until browned on both sides and cooked through, about 4 minutes each side.
- Squeeze half lime over chilled rice, cut chicken into strips, and serve.
- Garnish with more fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 775, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 1382.8, Carbohydrate 112.2, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 29, Protein 41.3
JERK CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE SKEWERS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: scallions, habanero peppers, garlic, fresh ginger, dark brown sugar, soy sauce, ground allspice, cinnamon, dried thyme, boneless, skinless chicken breast, pineapple juice, ketchup, kosher salt, large red onion, red bell peppers, pineapple, lime wedge, fresh cilantro, bamboo skewers
Provided by Alix Traeger
Categories Dinner
Time 2h5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine the scallions, habanero peppers, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, soy sauce, allspice, cinnamon, and thyme. Puree until broken down into a into a thick paste, about 1 minute.
- In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with 2-4 tablespoons of the jerk paste until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, make the jerk sauce: Combine 2-4 tablespoons of the jerk paste with the pineapple juice and ketchup. Season to taste with salt.
- Thread the skewers with 2 pieces each of the marinated chicken, red onion, bell pepper, and pineapple, alternating ingredients.
- Arrange the skewers on the prepared baking sheets. Season with salt. Brush about ⅓ cup (85 G) of the jerk sauce over the skewers. Reserve the remaining sauce.
- Roast the skewers for 22-25 minutes, turning halfway, until the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165ºF (75ºC).
- Remove the baking sheets from the oven and discard the parchment paper, then return the skewers to the pans. Turn the broiler to high.
- Baste the skewers on all sides with the jerk sauce.
- Broil for 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables just begin to char and the sauce is slightly caramelized.
- Transfer the skewers to a platter. Squeeze the lime wedges over the hot skewers and garnish with the cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 34 grams
PINEAPPLE JERK CHICKEN AND RICE
The is a great chicken and rice dish that comes together very quicky. The recipe idea came from Rachel Ray, I made a few changes for our tastes.
Provided by JulieCHopp
Categories Chicken
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Add marinade and chicken pieces together in a ziplock bag and let marinate for at least 1 hour.
- In a large skillet heat 2 TBS oil over medium heat. Add the onion, and all peppers and cook until until onions begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon transfer to a bowl.
- Use same skillet and increase heat to med-high. Add chicken pieces, discarding any left over marinade, and cook until browned, 5 - 7 minutes. Add the pineapple, pepper/onion mixture and black beans and simmer just until heated through 2 - 3 minutes. Add cilantro, cook about 1 more minute.
- Serve over rice.
Tips:
- Use a good quality jerk seasoning: This is the key to getting that authentic Jamaican flavor. You can either make your own or buy a pre-made blend.
- Don't be afraid to adjust the heat level: Jerk chicken can be as mild or as spicy as you like. If you're not sure how much heat you can handle, start with a mild seasoning and add more to taste.
- Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors of the jerk seasoning to penetrate the chicken.
- Cook the chicken over medium heat: This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides: Some popular options include rice and beans, coleslaw, and fried plantains.
Conclusion:
Jerk chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give jerk chicken a try!
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