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Baked Jamaican Pineapple Jerk Chicken

Sweet, spicy, and irresistibly caramelized jerk chicken baked with roasted pineapple and a glossy tropical glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean, Jamaican
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 lbs chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp jerk seasoning
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 tsp salt
Pineapple Jerk Sauce
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
  2. Season chicken with jerk seasoning, salt, and lime juice; let rest 15 minutes.
  3. Whisk pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and oil.
  4. Place chicken in a baking dish and pour sauce over.
  5. Add pineapple chunks around the chicken.
  6. Bake 35–45 minutes, basting halfway through.
  7. Broil 2–3 minutes to caramelize if desired.
  8. Garnish with herbs and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Use fresh pineapple for extra caramelization or add scotch bonnet for spicy heat.