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Mint and Mango Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Quinoa and Spiced Vegetables

Cool mint with sweet mango freshness

62 minutes4 servings
Mint and Mango Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Quinoa and Spiced Vegetables
Photo: SaucyGlo · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Sprinkle chopped mint over quinoa. 1: during preparation, add diced mango to vegetable medley.
  2. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Rinse quinoa and cook according to package instructions.
  3. In a bowl, mix jerk seasoning, olive oil, pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce.
  4. Marinate chicken for 2 hours, then grill or bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25-30 minutes.
  5. In a separate bowl, toss mixed vegetables with olive oil, smoked paprika, and ground cumin. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
  6. Serve chicken over quinoa, topped with roasted vegetables, diced pineapple, and chopped cilantro.
  7. Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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