Description
Caribbean Jerk Chicken with Pineapple Salsa is a vibrant dish that transports your taste buds to the tropics. Juicy chicken breasts marinated in spicy jerk seasoning are grilled to perfection and topped with a refreshing pineapple salsa. This perfect blend of heat and sweetness makes it an ideal choice for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, ensuring a delightful culinary experience in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp jerk seasoning
- 2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 cup ripe pineapple, diced
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix jerk seasoning, minced garlic, lime juice, and olive oil. Coat chicken breasts in the mixture and let marinate for at least one hour (overnight preferred).
- Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill marinated chicken for about six minutes on each side until cooked through.
- While chicken grills, combine diced pineapple, chopped red onion, cilantro, and additional lime juice in a bowl.
- Let the grilled chicken rest for five minutes before slicing. Top with pineapple salsa and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salsa (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - For added sweetness in the salsa, consider mixing in diced mango. - Adjust the heat by using more or fewer spices in the marinade.