Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Pineapple Island Salsa
DATE: May 26, 2023
- Time: 45 mins.
- Serves: 4
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Jamaican Jerk Spice
Jerk Chicken
- Two thick chicken breasts sliced in half, lengthwise
- 1 tbsp No Woman No Spice Jamaican Jerk Spice Blend
- 1 tbsp olive oil for grilling
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Pineapple Salsa
- 2 cups pineapple, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 avocado, chopped
- 2 green onions/scallions, diced
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- juice of 1 lime
Directions
- Preheat grill to high, around 425 ˚F
- Sprinkle the jerk spice evenly over the chicken breasts front and back.
- Allow the flavors to come together for about 10 minutes
- Just before grilling, spray or rub with olive oil
- Reduce the heat once the breast are placed on the grill. Cook for approximately 8 minutes per side until the internal temp is 165˚F.
- To Make the Salsa: combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir well. Adjust the seasoning with sea salt and pepper, if needed.
- Slice the Jerk Chicken and serve with cooked rice.
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