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Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Spicy
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Jamaican Jerk Chicken

with Pineapple Salsa and Sweet Potato Wedges

Difficulty: 1/3
Caribbean

Mild Caribbean Jerk spice is such a party for your mouth, we had to step up every element of this lively dish. From caramelised pineapple-coriander salsa to sweet potato wedges, each colourful bite is a delight.

Utensils

Baking Sheet
Zester
Large Non-Stick Pan
Paper Towel

Tags

Spicy
SEO
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Ingredients
Chicken Thighs

Chicken Thighs

340 g

Jerk Spice Blend

Jerk Spice Blend

1 tbsp

Pineapple

Pineapple

113 g

Cilantro

Cilantro

10 g

Red Onion, chopped

Red Onion, chopped

56 g

Lime

Lime

1 unit

Sweet Potato

Sweet Potato

340 g

Chili Flakes

Chili Flakes

0.5 tsp

Red Bell Pepper

Red Bell Pepper

190 g

Sugar

Sugar

0.5 tbsp

Oil

Oil

4 tsp

Salt

Salt

3 tbsp

Preparation
1
1 RÔTIR LES PATATES

Preheat oven to 425°F (to roast sweet potatoes). Start prep when oven comes up to temp! In Step 1, use this heat guide to determine what spice level you prefer: 1/8 tsp mild, 1/4 tsp medium, 1/2 tsp spicy and 1 tsp extra-spicy! Wash and dry all produce.* Cut the sweet potato(es) into ½-inch slices lengthwise, then cut into ¼-inch sticks lengthwise. On a baking sheet, toss the sweet potatoes and 1/2 tsp chili flakes (dbl for 4 ppl) with 1 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl). (NOTE: Reference the heat guide in the Start Strong.) Season with salt and pepper. Roast in the centre of the oven, flipping sweet potatoes halfway through cooking, until golden-brown, 22-24 min.

2
2 PRÉPARATION

Meanwhile, cut the pineapple into 1/4-inch cubes. Core, then cut the bell pepper(s) into 1/4-inch cubes. Roughly chop the cilantro. Zest, then cut the lime(s) into wedges.

3
3 COMMENCER LA SALSA

Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then the pineapple, pepper and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pineapple softens, 4-5 min. Meanwhile, pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, stir together the jerk spice blend and chicken. Set aside.

4
4 FINIR LA SALSA

When the pineapple mixture is done, remove the pan from the heat and transfer the mixture to another medium bowl. Stir in cilantro, lime zest, 1/2 tsp sugar (dbl for 4 ppl) and 1 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl). Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

5
5 CUIRE LE POULET

Heat the same pan over medium heat. When the pan is hot, add 1 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then the chicken. Cook until the chicken is golden-brown and cooked through, 5-7 min per side. (TIP: Cook each piece to a minimum internal temp. of 165°F, as size may vary.**)

6
6 FINIR ET SERVIR

Divide the sweet potato wedges and jerk chicken between plates. Spoon the pineapple salsa over the chicken and squeeze over a lime wedge, if desired.

Nutrition per serving

0

kJ

Energy (kJ)

690

kcal

Calories

35

g

Fat

6

g

Saturated Fat

57

g

Carbohydrate

20

g

Sugar

10

g

Dietary Fiber

39

g

Protein

140

mg

Cholesterol

395

mg

Sodium

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