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Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Pineapple Glaze

Name: Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Pineapple Glaze
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs; 2 tbsp jerk seasoning; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup pineapple juice; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1/4 cup diced pineapple; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped; Salt to taste

Tender chicken marinated in Jamaican jerk spices, glazed with pineapple and served with sides.

40 minutes4 servings

Method

In a bowl, mix jerk seasoning, olive oil, pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce.
Marinate chicken for 2 hours, then grill or bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25-30 minutes.
In a saucepan, simmer pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce for glaze.
Brush glaze over chicken, top with diced pineapple and cilantro.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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