Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe with Pineapple Salsa 🍍🔥

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

jerk seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

Homemade blends can be lower in sodium.

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of thyme, and 2 teaspoons of pre-made jerk seasoning to a large bowl.

Add equal measures of garlic and ginger to the bowl and mix everything together.

Add 600 grams of chicken thighs or chicken breasts to the marinade and ensure they are well coated.

Cover and refrigerate the chicken to marinate.

Chop 1 red pepper and 1 spring onion for the pineapple salsa.

Add a small handful of fresh coriander (or parsley) to the salsa mixture.

Chop 1/2 red chili and add it to the salsa.

Add juice from 1 lime to the salsa mixture.

In a bowl, combine the chopped veggies with 300 grams of fresh pineapple (or from a tin or frozen) and add salt to taste.

Mix all the salsa ingredients together and refrigerate to allow flavors to infuse.

Heat a barbecue or griddle pan on high and cook the marinated chicken thighs for about 10 to 15 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 75 degrees Celsius.

Plate the chicken thighs and serve with dollops of pineapple salsa and garnish with leftover coriander and a squeeze of lime juice.

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