Easy Jerk Chicken with Grilled Pineapple Salsa
By: Karrie
Published: Monday, June 15, 2015 - 1:34pm

Ingredients




4 boneless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness
FOR THE DRY JERK SEASONING:
1 Tb garlic powder
1 Tb onion powder
2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
½ tsp crushed hot pepper flakes
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
¼ tsp cinnamon
⅛ tsp freshly ground nutmeg
FOR THE PINEAPPLE SALSA:
5 fresh pineapple rings
2 fresh jalapeños, cut in half and seeds removed
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
juice from ½ lime
salt to taste
olive oil to brush chicken before grilling

Preparation

1 In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for the dry jerk seasoning and mix well. Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish and rub them thoroughly with the jerk seasoning, cover and let sit in refrigerator for at least 2 hours. 2 FOR THE PINEAPPLE SALSA: 3 Grill the fresh pineapple rings and jalapeño halves for 2-3 minutes each side, or until tender. 4 Chop grilled pineapple and jalapeños into small pieces and place in a medium bowl. Add the chopped cilantro and lime juice, stir well. Add salt to taste, if desired. Set aside. 5 Remove chicken breasts from the refrigerator and brush lightly with olive oil on both sides. Grill chicken 5-7 minutes on each side, or until inside registers 165F degrees. 6 Cut each chicken breasts into slices and top generously with the pineapple salsa. 7 Enjoy!

About

A simple, healthy, delicious, and fast jerk recipe that you can make in less than 30 minutes!