Description
Baked Jamaican Pineapple Jerk Chicken is a flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of pineapple with the spicy kick of jerk seasoning, perfect for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, jerk seasoning, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight for maximum flavor.
- In a large baking dish, arrange the marinated chicken thighs skin-side up. Pour any remaining marinade over the chicken. Scatter the fresh pineapple chunks around the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Baste the chicken with the pan juices halfway through cooking for extra flavor.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, consider grilling the chicken instead of baking it.
- Substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option, adjusting the cooking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg