Island-Style Jerk Chicken Stir-Fry
Island-Style Jerk Chicken Stir-Fry brings a lively balance of heat and sweetness, with Caribbean jerk spice mingling into glossy plum sauce over tender chicken. Crisp bell peppers add freshness, while soy rounds out the flavor and roasted peanuts lend a toasty crunch. Serve it for a weeknight dinner when you want bold, bright flavors in a single skillet.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Island-Style Jerk Chicken Stir-Fry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 41 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the bell pepper and the onion in the hot oil until slightly tender, 5 to 7 minutes; transfer them to a plate and set aside.
- 2
Add the chicken to the same skillet and season with jerk seasoning; cook and stir until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
- 3
Return the bell peppers and onions to the skillet and pour in the plum sauce; toss to combine. Cook until the peppers and onions are heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with soy sauce and chopped peanuts to serve.
- Calories 813.03 kcal High 41%
- Protein 52.79 g Good Source 106%
- Carbohydrate 95.72 g 35%
- Total Fat 28.81 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 3.72 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 106.83 mg High 36%
- Sodium 1863.93 mg High 81%
- Dietary Fiber 13.2 g Good Source 47%
- Total Sugars 59.9 g --
- Added Sugars 0.65 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 79.55 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 4.93 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 1484.2 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin A 177.5 mcg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin C 109.57 mg Good Source 122%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Island Style Jerk Chicken Stir Fry is a Jamaican dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Caribbean Seasoning, Chicken Breast, Green Bell Pepper, and Plum Sauce. Each serving provides about 813.03 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Island-Style Jerk Chicken Stir-Fry?
- It is a Jamaican stir fry recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Island-Style Jerk Chicken Stir-Fry made of?
- The main ingredients are Caribbean Seasoning, Chicken Breast, Green Bell Pepper, Plum Sauce, Red Bell Pepper. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Island-Style Jerk Chicken Stir-Fry?
- Explore these Jamaican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Island-Style Jerk Chicken Stir-Fry?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 813.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Island-Style Jerk Chicken Stir-Fry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Island-Style Jerk Chicken Stir-Fry healthy?
- Island-Style Jerk Chicken Stir-Fry has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 813.03 calories and 52.79 g of protein, or 106% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1863.93 mg (81% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.72 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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