Baked Pineapple Jerk Chicken

I am a big fan of Pineapple and I love to cook it. Pineapple is a great ingredient to have on hand when you are recipe testing. It adds something sweet and delicious to just about anything you can think of. In this recipe, I took a regular, boring chicken recipe and added some of my favorite flavors, which are pineapple and jerk spices. It turned out to be a delicious dish on its own, but with the added flavor of pineapple, it’s the perfect addition to a chicken dish.

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We are in the midst of a pineapple craze, and it’s hard to find a dish as versatile as pineapple. It’s awesome in savory dishes, and baked pineapple is a classic dessert. This baked chicken recipe is easy and delicious, and it’s sure to become a family favorite.

Nothing beats a recipe where all you have to do is put a lot of ingredients into a dish and pop it in the oven! That’s precisely what this Pineapple Jerk Chicken Bake is! It’ll be the simplest and most delicious meal you’ll cook all week!

For years, this meal has been on our family’s “rotation.” At the dinner table, you’ll hear my husband say, “Add it to the rotation” whenever I prepare something that the entire family enjoys. This makes me extremely pleased since it may be difficult to create a meal that everyone enjoys! Don’t give up when you discover one! Create it your own little secret when it’s as simple to make as this one is!

Is jerk chicken a hot dish?

I believe it varies depending on who you ask! It has a sweet hot taste to it, but it does have some spiciness to it, in my opinion. The heat isn’t oppressive. This meal is a hit with our kids! If you don’t like spice in your meal, just remove out the red pepper flakes and replace them with a bit extra brown sugar and pineapple juice. To keep the youngsters from becoming too hot, we serve it with a side of fresh pineapple chunks.

What is the flavor of jerk chicken?

Jerk seasoning is a popular culinary technique in Jamaica. It imparts a smoky, spicy taste to the meat, which is typically chicken or pork. Jerk cooking is traditionally done over an open flame. We decided to give a traditional taste a new spin for this dish.

With Pineapple Jerk Chicken, what should I serve?

Over a scoop of rice is our favorite way to enjoy this meal! For more flavor, add a splash of pineapple juice to the cooked rice. It’s also delicious served over spaghetti or a bed of shredded cabbage.

Our Pineapple Jerk Chicken Bake’s ingredients

• Tenderloins or boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Pineapple, crushed
• Coconut, unsweetened
• Brown Sugar is a kind of sugar that is used
• Seasoning for Jerk Chicken
• Powdered chili
• Cinnamon powder
• Red Pepper, Crushed

To prepare our Pineapple Jerk Chicken Bake, follow these steps:

Place the chicken in an oven-safe bowl, cut into 1 inch pieces.

Combine all other ingredients in a separate medium-sized mixing dish and whisk thoroughly.

Pour the mixture over the chicken and toss to thoroughly coat it.

Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 30-35 minutes.

In a bowl or on a platter, serve. Keep any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to a week.

I hope you and your family had a wonderful time at this tropical supper! It’s a year-round favorite of ours. Are you looking for a side dish to go with it? Simple Southwest Black Beans are a must-try!

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Time to prepare: 5 minutes

30 minutes to prepare

35-minute total time

Ingredients

• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts (or tenderloins)
• 1 can of crushed pineapple, 20 ounces
• brown sugar, 1/3 cup
• 2 teaspoons of jerk seasoning
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• a quarter teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/2 cup coconut (unsweetened)

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
   2. Place the chicken in an oven-safe bowl, cut into 1 inch pieces.
   3. Combine all other ingredients in a separate medium-sized mixing dish and whisk thoroughly.
   4. Pour the mixture over the chicken and toss to thoroughly coat it.
   5. Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 30-35 minutes.
   6. Serve with rice, pasta, or cabbage in a bowl or platter.
   7. Keep any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Information about nutrition:

Yield:

6

Size of Serving:

Calories: 272Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 97mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 2gSugar: 24gProtein: 24gCalories: 272Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 64mg

(Nutritional information is an estimate that may vary depending on cooking techniques and ingredient brands utilized.)

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Last night I set out to make a new chicken dish. I had two goals in mind. The first was to make something that would be easy-to-make and quick-to-serve. Here’s the second . Read more about island spice pineapple jerk sauce and let us know what you think.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way to cook jerk chicken?

You should marinate the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and brown sugar for about an hour before cooking. You can also add thyme or oregano to the marinade. Once you have cooked the chicken, you should serve it with rice and peas.

How do you make Gordon Ramsay jerk chicken?

I am not sure what you mean by this.

Is jerk chicken supposed to be sweet?

No, jerk chicken is not supposed to be sweet.

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