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Jamaican Recipes

25 Traditional Jamaican Recipes

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Recipe Roundup
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can 20 ounces unsweetened pineapple tidbits
  • 1 tsp salt divided
  • 1 c uncooked whole wheat couscous
  • 1/3 c all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsps minced fresh cilantro
  • 1-1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips
  • 2 tsps Caribbean jerk seasoning
  • 3 tbsps olive oil divided

Instructions
 

  • Combine your pineapple pieces (liquid included) with a half teaspoon of salt in a saucepan and bring it to a boil before adding the couscous.
  • Remove your pan from the heat and leave it standing, covered, for about five minutes until the liquid absorbs and you can fluff it with a fork.
  • Mix your flour and 2 tablespoons of cilantro together in a shallow dish.
    Season your chicken strips with jerk spice blend and the rest of your salt.
  • Gently toss your chicken strips in the flour mixture and reduce excess.
  • Heat one tablespoon of oil in a skillet and add some of your chicken.
  • Cool throriufgly in the pan, browning each side and repeating with added oil until the chicken is finished.
  • Plate with couscous and serve with cilantro garnish if desired!