Jerk Chicken And Pineapple Skewers

Jerk Chicken And Pineapple Skewers

Grilled to perfection and glazed with a sweet and tangy sauce, these jerk chicken and pineapple skewers are a tropical delight.

Ingredients

  • 7 of scallion
  • 3 of habanero pepper
  • 8 clove of garlic
  • 1 of fresh ginger
  • 75 g of dark brown sugar⅓ cup of dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon of soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon of dried thyme
  • 680 g of boneless, skinless chicken breast1 ½ lb of boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 240 mL of pineapple juice8 oz of pineapple juice
  • 60 g of ketchup¼ cup of ketchup
  • 0 of kosher salt
  • 1 of large red onion
  • 2 of red bell pepper
  • 490 g of pineapple2 cup of pineapple
  • 0 of lime wedge
  • 10 g of fresh cilantro¼ cup of fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, combine the scallions, habanero peppers, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, soy sauce, allspice, cinnamon, and thyme. Puree until broken down into a into a thick paste, about 1 minute.
  3. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with 2-4 tablespoons of the jerk paste until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  4. Meanwhile, make the jerk sauce: Combine 2-4 tablespoons of the jerk paste with the pineapple juice and ketchup. Season to taste with salt.
  5. Thread the skewers with 2 pieces each of the marinated chicken, red onion, bell pepper, and pineapple, alternating ingredients.
  6. Arrange the skewers on the prepared baking sheets. Season with salt. Brush about ⅓ cup (85 G) of the jerk sauce over the skewers. Reserve the remaining sauce.
  7. Roast the skewers for 22-25 minutes, turning halfway, until the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165ºF (75ºC).
  8. Remove the baking sheets from the oven and discard the parchment paper, then return the skewers to the pans. Turn the broiler to high.
  9. Baste the skewers on all sides with the jerk sauce.
  10. Broil for 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables just begin to char and the sauce is slightly caramelized.
  11. Transfer the skewers to a platter. Squeeze the lime wedges over the hot skewers and garnish with the cilantro.
  12. Enjoy!

Nutrition

NutrientAmount
Calories389 kcal
Carbohydrates51g
Fat4g
Fiber5g
Protein38g
Sugar35g

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