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Smoked Paprika and Honey Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Quinoa and Spiced Vegetables

Sweet and smoky depth with a touch of honey

62 minutes4 servings
Smoked Paprika and Honey Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Quinoa and Spiced Vegetables
Photo: SaucyGlo · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Mix smoked paprika into jerk seasoning. 1: during preparation, drizzle honey over chicken before serving.
  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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