INGREDIENTS
1 cup long-grain rice
1 pound boneless skinless
chicken breasts, cut into
1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon Jamaican jerk blend
seasoning
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 20-ounce can pineapple
chunks, drained
1 15-ounce can black beans,
drained and rinsed
1 4.5-ounce can chopped
green chilies
1/2 cup jerk marinade
Pineapple
This fresh, spicy entree cooks quickly, has just the right amount of heat and is perfect for
summer evenings eating outdoors.
Jerk Chicken
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Prepare rice as instructed on the label.
2. While rice is cooking, sprinkle chicken with jerk
seasoning. In a 12-inch skillet over medium-
high heat, cook chicken pieces in hot oil until
browned on all sides (about 5 minutes). Use
slotted spoon to remove chicken to plate.
3. Reduce heat to medium. In drippings
remaining in the skillet, cook onion (about
5 minutes). Add chicken pieces, pineapple
chunks, black beans, green chilies and jerk
marinade. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for
10 minutes, until chicken is tender, stirring
occasionally.
5. Serve jerk chicken mixture over rice.
NUTRITION
(Serves 6)
Calories: 310
Total fat: 4.5g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Protein: 20g
Carbohydrates: 4.5g
Cholesterol: 40mg
Dietary fiber: 7g
Sodium: 490mg
This recipe reprinted courtesy of FruitsAndVeggiesMoreMatters.org.
CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital
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Bryan, TX 77802
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