bahamian jerk chicken

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Baby Kato
Beautiful Shore Country, NB

This recipe has been posted for play in CQ3 - Bahamas. Found at website: http://www.allaboutcuisines.com/recipe/bahama-jerk-chicken Jerk spiced chicken with a quick sweet and sour pineapple sauce. Optional for serving/garnish: steamed rice/fresh salad, red pepper/chili flakes, cilantro/coriander.

(3 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For bahamian jerk chicken

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to ½ inch thickness
  • 1 tablespoon jamaican jerk seasoning (hot or to taste)
  • SAUCE
  • 1 cup canned crushed pineapple
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (may substitute white vinegar)
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch + 2 tablespoons cold water

How To Make bahamian jerk chicken

  • 1
    Sauce: Add crushed pineapple, garlic, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and ⅔ cup water to a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil. In a small bowl whisk together corn starch and cold water until dissolved. Add to boiling sauce and stir. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer while you prepare the chicken.
  • 2
    Chicken: Sprinkle Jamaican jerk seasoning over both sides of each chicken breast and use your fingers to rub the seasoning into the chicken. Drizzle a large pan or skillet with oil over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through. Serve with fresh salad or over rice with the pineapple sauce and chopped cilantro. For a spicy kick, sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes.

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