Pineapple Stuffed Jerk Chicken Recipes

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.

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 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!

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.

PINEAPPLE JERK CHICKEN AND RICE

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.

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!