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Bahama Mama Chicken
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5 from 2 votes

Bahama Mama Chicken

Juicy jamaican jerk spiced chicken with a quick sweet and sour pineapple sauce - a healthy 30-minute family favorite!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
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Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to ½ inch thickness
  • 1 tablespoon jamaican jerk seasoning
  • red pepper flakes, cilantro

Sauce

  • 1 cup canned crushed pineapple
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (may sub white vinegar)
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • cup water
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

  • Add crushed pineapple, garlic, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and 2/3 cup water to a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil. In a small bowl whisk together corn starch and cold water until dissolved. Add to boiling sauce and stir. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer while you prepare the chicken.
  • Sprinkle jamaican jerk seasoning over both sides of each chicken breast and use your fingers to rub the seasoning into the chicken. Drizzle a large pan or skillet with oil over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through. Serve over rice with the pineapple sauce and chopped cilantro. For a spicy kick, sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes.

Notes

Serve over steamed rice. 

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1140mg | Potassium: 543mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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