Jamaican Jerk Chicken W- Caribbean Salsa

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 1
Jamaican Jerk Chicken W- Caribbean Salsa
in Entrees

Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts , sliced into 1/2-inch thick strips
32 ounces jamaican jerk sauce ( or make your own ! )
4 ripe avocados
1 poblano pepper
1 mango
1 papaya
4 kiwi fruits
1 lime
1/2 cup spiced rum
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon paprika ( I prefer Szeged brand )
1/4 cup sour cream
1 package yellow rice ( I prefer Mahatma brand )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
507
Sugar
16g
Fat
22g
Jamaican Jerk Chicken is a popular dish throughout the Caribbean islands, made with a variety of spices and seasonings. The unique blend of seasonings in the Jamaican jerk sauce creates a flavorful, spicy kick that is sure to please any palate. The Caribbean salsa is a mixture of fresh fruit that brings a bright, tropical flavor to the dish. Served with yellow rice, this dish is a wholesome, satisfying meal that can be prepared in under an hour.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.Arrange chicken strips on a baking sheet and brush with Jamaican jerk sauce.
3.Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
4.While chicken is cooking, prepare the Caribbean salsa.
5.a. Cut the avocados, poblano pepper, mango, and papaya into small pieces.
6.b. Peel and slice the kiwi fruit and squeeze juice from lime over all the cut fruit.
7.c. In a separate bowl, mix together the spiced rum, 1/2 cup of the Jamaican jerk sauce, salt and paprika.
8.d. Mix in the sour cream.
9.e. Pour the rum mixture over the cut fruit and mix well.
10.To plate, serve chicken strips with Caribbean salsa and yellow rice.

PROS

Jamaican Jerk Chicken is a flavorful dish that is sure to impress.

The Caribbean salsa adds an extra layer of freshness and flavor to the dish.

This dish is also high in protein thanks to the chicken.

CONS

This dish can be spicy for some people who are not used to spicy food.

The high sodium content in the jerk sauce and the spiced rum in the Caribbean salsa may not make it an ideal dish for people with high blood pressure.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish may not be particularly healthy, it is a great source of protein.
The papaya and kiwi in the Caribbean salsa provide a good source of Vitamin C and fiber.
The spiced rum, when consumed in moderation, has been linked to reducing inflammation in the body and aiding in digestion.

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