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 mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
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Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
- 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
- ⅔ cup water
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
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.
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