Pineapple Jerk Chicken Skillet
Pineapple Jerk Chicken Skillet blends spicy-sweet Jamaican jerk flavors with juicy pineapple, tender chicken, and hearty black beans for a vibrant bite in every forkful. The gentle heat from green chilies and tangy marinade balances the fruitiness, making it a lively weeknight dinner that’s quick enough for busy evenings yet bold enough for casual entertaining.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pineapple Jerk Chicken Skillet, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 44
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the rice following the package directions.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with jerk seasoning. Cook the chicken pieces in the hot oil until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, move the chicken to a plate.
- 3
In the same skillet, cook the onion with the drippings over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken pieces back to the skillet with the pineapple chunks, black beans, green chilies, and jerk marinade.
- 4
Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 5
Serve the jerk chicken mixture over the cooked rice.
- Calories 357.44 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 25.05 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 54.86 g 20%
- Total Fat 4.36 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.34 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 46.87 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 703.03 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 5.04 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 11.33 g --
- Added Sugars 1.5 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 69.98 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.23 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 251.89 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 28.62 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 20.22 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pineapple Jerk Chicken Skillet is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Chicken Breast, Diced Green Chiles, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 357.44 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pineapple Jerk Chicken Skillet made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Chicken Breast, Diced Green Chiles, Diced Onion, Jerk Marinade. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pineapple Jerk Chicken Skillet?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 357.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pineapple Jerk Chicken Skillet easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pineapple Jerk Chicken Skillet healthy?
- Pineapple Jerk Chicken Skillet has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 357.44 calories and 25.05 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 703.03 mg (31% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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