pineapple jerk chicken
This was suggested by a dietician and diabetes educator in my local newspaper. It is adapted from Hungrygirl.com. Since I am a hungry girl and I am pre-diabetic, I thought this would be worth saving! It's equally delicious made on a grill or in the oven.
prep time
1 Hr 10 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Bake
yield
1 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons orange juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons jerk seasoning (or favorite chicken seasoning mix)
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 5 ounces chicken breast cutlet, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
- 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple packed in juice, lightly drained
- - salt (to taste)
How To Make pineapple jerk chicken
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Step 1In a zip bag, combine orange juice, jerk seasoning, 1/8 tsp. cayenne. Mix. Season chicken with salt and add to bag. Seal and squish to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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Step 2Preheat oven to 375ºF (or heat grill). Lay a large sheet of heavy duty foil or two pieces of regular foil on a baking sheet and spray with non-stick spray.
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Step 3Lay onion on the center of the foil. Top with chicken and orange juice mixture followed by lightly drained pineapple.
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Step 4Cover with another large piece of foil. Fold together and seal all four edges of the foil pieces, forming a well-sealed packet.
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Step 5Bake for 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and onion is tender. Cut packet to release steam before opening entirely.
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Step 6THIS MAKES ONE SERVING!! So, make one packet per person!!
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Category:
Chicken
Keyword:
#Diabetic
Keyword:
#camping
Keyword:
#jerk seasoning
Keyword:
#foil packet
Ingredient:
Chicken
Method:
Bake
Culture:
Caribbean
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