Description
Caribbean Jerk Chicken with Pineapple Salsa is bursting with bold spices and sweet tropical flavors. Perfect for busy nights, this easy dinner brings a taste of the islands to your table in under an hour!
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even ½ inch thickness
⅓ cup olive oil
Juice of 2 limes (2–3 tablespoons)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon nutmeg
3 teaspoons allspice
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon honey
For the Pineapple Salsa:
1 cup diced pineapple
½ onion, diced
Handful cilantro, roughly chopped
1 jalapeño, diced (optional)
Juice of 1 lime
2 teaspoons honey
Salt to taste
Optional for Serving:
Steamed white rice
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, soy sauce, onion powder, nutmeg, allspice, red pepper flakes, and honey.
Add the chicken breasts and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
While the chicken marinates, combine pineapple, onion, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, honey, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Toss gently and chill until ready to serve.
Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium heat.
Remove chicken from marinade and discard any remaining liquid.
Grill chicken 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear.
Rest chicken a few minutes, then slice if desired.
Serve chicken topped generously with pineapple salsa. Enjoy over steamed rice for a complete meal!
Notes
For even cooking, pound chicken breasts to uniform thickness before marinating.
Adjust spice level by adding or reducing jalapeño and crushed red pepper flakes.
Leftover chicken and salsa make fantastic taco fillings or salad toppers the next day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (active) + 30 minutes marinating time
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling or Stovetop
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg