Jerk Chicken and Pineapple Fajitas
Jerk Chicken and Pineapple Fajitas balance smoky heat with bursts of caramelized pineapple sweetness, wrapped in warm tortillas for a bright, tropical twist. The tender chicken and crisp red peppers get a lift from lime and cilantro, making every bite fresh and lively. Great for a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together where bold flavors shine.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Jerk Chicken and Pineapple Fajitas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 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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- 45
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and warm them in the oven.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the chicken, bell peppers, jerk seasoning, and pepper; set aside.
- 3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and coat it with cooking spray. Add the pineapple and cook until browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove the pineapple from the pan and set aside.
- 4
Return the skillet to the stove and heat the vegetable oil. Add the chicken and bell peppers; cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink, about 6 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the cooked pineapple. Serve the fajita mixture in the warmed tortillas, garnished with cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
- Calories 561.48 kcal High 28%
- Protein 27.97 g Good Source 56%
- Carbohydrate 24.07 g 9%
- Total Fat 39.77 g High 51%
- Saturated Fat 2.93 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 70.32 mg High 23%
- Sodium 269.13 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 1.53 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 3.5 g --
- Added Sugars 0.56 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 42.11 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.91 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 201.06 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 32.81 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 101.0 mg Good Source 112%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Jerk Chicken and Pineapple Fajitas is a Jamaican dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Cooking Spray, and Flour Tortilla. Each serving provides about 561.48 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Jerk Chicken and Pineapple Fajitas?
- It is a Jamaican recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Jerk Chicken and Pineapple Fajitas made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Cooking Spray, Flour Tortilla, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Jerk Chicken and Pineapple Fajitas?
- Explore these Jamaican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Jerk Chicken and Pineapple Fajitas?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 561.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Jerk Chicken and Pineapple Fajitas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Jerk Chicken and Pineapple Fajitas healthy?
- Jerk Chicken and Pineapple Fajitas has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 561.48 calories and 27.97 g of protein, or 56% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 269.13 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.93 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Wheat and Gluten, 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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