Description
Caribbean Jerk Chicken with Pineapple Salsa is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings the essence of the tropics to your table. Juicy chicken breasts are marinated in zesty jerk seasoning, delivering an explosion of spice and warmth. Paired with a refreshing pineapple salsa, this meal is perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners. Easy to make and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress without overwhelming your cooking skills. Dive into this culinary adventure that promises to transport your taste buds straight to the Caribbean.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ripe pineapple, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ small red onion, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts in jerk seasoning, lime juice, and minced garlic for at least one hour.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400°F). Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- While grilling, combine diced pineapple, red bell pepper, cilantro, and red onion in a bowl; toss with a squeeze of lime juice.
- Let grilled chicken rest for five minutes before slicing. Serve topped with pineapple salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salsa (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg