Caribbean Jerk Skillet Chicken
Marinate in the morning for a quick dinner at night! Caribbean Jerk Skillet Chicken has AMAZING flavor. It's both tangy and sweet.
Servings: 4
Calories: 387kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- Lime slices for serving if desired
Instructions
- Sprinkle chicken with the salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl mix together the allspice, cinnamon, thyme, brown sugar, hot sauce, and lime juice.
- Place chicken breasts in dish and pour the marinade mixture over top.
- Wrap the top of the dish of chicken with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Take the chicken breasts out of the marinating dish allowing the excess marinade to drip off of the chicken before placing it in the skillet.
- Cook for about 8 minutes on each side, until juices run clear, it is no longer pink inside and the internal temperature reads 165°Fahrenheit.
- Serve the chicken breasts sliced over a bed of rice with steamed vegetables. This chicken is also great served sliced on top of a green salad or use slices of it to top a pizza.
Notes
The calories shown are based on the recipe making 4 pieces of chicken, with 1 serving piece of chicken. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**
Nutrition
Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 731mg | Potassium: 910mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg