Description
A delightful dish that combines the bold flavors of Jamaican jerk seasoning with the sweetness of pineapple, creating a memorable meal that brings a taste of the Caribbean to your kitchen.
Ingredients
- Jerk seasoning
- Brown sugar
- Soy sauce
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Lime juice
- Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Pineapple chunks
- Green onions
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by coating it with the marinade and refrigerating for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the pineapple by cutting it into bite-sized chunks.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and arrange the marinated chicken in a baking dish with pineapple chunks.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest before serving, garnished with sliced green onions.
Notes
- Choose jerk seasoning based on your spice tolerance.
- Bone-in thighs are recommended for moisture and flavor.
- For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2-3 minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with pineapple
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: baked pineapple jerk chicken, Caribbean chicken recipe, jerk chicken, tropical chicken dish