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22) Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Pineapple Salsa

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts about 3 medium
  • 2 tbsp Jamaican jerk seasoning mild or to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple diced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño seeded and minced (optional)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Method
 

  1. Pound chicken to even thickness, pat dry, then rub with olive oil, jerk seasoning, and salt.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high and sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 165°F.
  3. While chicken rests, toss pineapple, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and cilantro in a bowl.
  4. Slice chicken and spoon salsa over top, or serve salsa on the side for picky eaters.