Caribbean Jerk Chicken with Pineapple Salsa
Caribbean Jerk Chicken with Pineapple Salsa is a tropical delight that transforms your dining experience with its zesty, spicy flavors and vibrant colors. This dish features juicy, marinated chicken infused with bold jerk spices, paired with a refreshing pineapple salsa that balances heat with sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- â…“ cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 3 teaspoons allspice
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- ½ onion (diced)
- Handful cilantro (roughly chopped)
- 1 jalapeno (diced, optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the marinade ingredients (olive oil, lime juice, garlic, soy sauce, onion powder, nutmeg, allspice, red pepper flakes, honey). Add chicken breasts and coat well. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- While the chicken marinates, prepare the pineapple salsa by mixing pineapple, onion, cilantro, jalapeno (if using), lime juice, honey, and salt in a bowl. Chill until serving.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook marinated chicken for 6–8 minutes on each side until juices run clear.
- Serve chicken with a generous scoop of pineapple salsa on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg