Pineapple Jerk Chicken Recipes

PINEAPPLE JERK CHICKEN

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.

JERK CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE SLAW

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 AND PINEAPPLE SKEWERS

Steps:

• For the jerk marinade: Combine the brown sugar, lime juice, orange juice, oil, soy sauce, vinegar, allspice, ginger, salt, thyme, cinnamon, nutmeg, garlic, bay leaf, chile and scallion in a food processor and puree. (You can mix in a bowl if you don't have a food processor.)
• For the kebabs: Place the chicken in a gallon-size resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken (reserve any extra marinade for later use). Seal the bag and refrigerate 1 hour.
• Sprinkle the red onion with salt and pepper. Assemble metal skewers with the chicken, red onion, pineapple and peppers, alternating each ingredient. Brush the kebabs with the remaining marinade.
• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Spray the grill grates with cooking spray.
• Grill the kebabs until the chicken registers 165 degrees F in the center on an instant-read thermometer, about 4 minutes per side. Serve warm.

JERK CHICKEN & PINEAPPLE TRAYBAKE

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.

JERK CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE FOIL PACKS

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.

PINEAPPLE-STUFFED JERK CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine thyme, allspice, cayenne, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; set spice mixture aside. In a medium bowl, stir together pineapple, lime juice, scallions, and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Season stuffing with salt and pepper, and set aside.
• Lay chicken flat on a work surface. With a paring knife, cut a 2-inch-long slit in the thick side of each breast; insert knife, and pivot inside chicken without enlarging opening, carefully forming a deep pocket (make sure not to pierce the opposite side). Dividing evenly, tightly pack each breast with stuffing; rub exterior with oil, and sprinkle with spice mixture.
• Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; arrange chicken on sheet. Broil until chicken is opaque throughout and an instant-read thermometer inserted into stuffing reads 165 degrees, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve stuffed chicken with rice.

JERK CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE-CILANTRO RICE

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.

JERK CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE SKEWERS RECIPE BY TASTY

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!

GRILLED JERK CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE-RUM GLAZE

Steps:

• Prepare a glass dish large enough to hold the chicken pieces.
• To make the rub, combine all rub ingredients.
• Place the washed and dried chicken pieces in the glass dish.
• Rub the pieces all over with oil.
• Then rub the seasonings all over the chicken pieces to coat well.
• Cover and refrigerate for minimum 3 hours.
• Meanwhile, prepare the glaze.
• To make glaze, combine butter, sugar, dark rum and pineapple juice in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 8-10 minutes; remove from heat, and set aside until ready to grill.
• After 3 hours, prepare the grill to high heat.
• Arrange the chicken pieces on the grill.
• Brush with glaze, turning the chicken until brown and cooked.
• When serving, drizzle with any remaining sauce.
• Delicious!

JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 425°F
• Score the flesh of the chicken and place in a shallow dish.
• Mix together the remaining ingredients and pour over the chicken.
• Cover and refrigerate. Leave to marinade for at least 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare the salsa by simply mixing all the ingredients together in a bowl.
• Place the chicken on a baking tray and cook in the oven for 25-30 minutes, until cooked through.
• Serve the chicken with the salsa and rice.