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Sheet Pan Jerk Chicken with Pineapple
5 from 15 votes

Sheet Pan Jerk Chicken with Pineapple

Sheet Pan Jerk Chicken with Pineapple centers on seasoned chicken breasts nestled among sliced peppers, onions, and fresh pineapple chunks. The chicken is coated with a blend of spices including onion powder, cayenne, paprika, cinnamon, sugar, salt, and pepper, which create a balanced jerk flavor with mild heat and warmth. Roasting everything on one sheet pan allows the flavors to meld and simplifies preparation.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 192 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breast
  • 2 pepper sliced
  • 1 onion sliced
  • ½ cup pineapple fresh, diced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425º. Place chicken breast between waxed paper and pound until an even thickness.
  2. Place cut vegetables on a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper.
  3. Mix spices together in a small bowl and sprinkle on both sides of chicken breasts.  Nestle the chicken pieces in between veggies on the sheet pan.
  4. Cook for about 12 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers 165º.

Notes

  • Omitting sugar in the seasoning mix makes the recipe compliant with paleo and Whole30 diets.
  • Pounding chicken breasts ensures even cooking and juicier texture.
  • Roasting all ingredients on one sheet pan simplifies cleanup and blends flavors.

Nutrition Information

Calories 192kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 393mg (16%) Potassium 514mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 2265IU (45%) Vitamin C 88.9mg (99%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 192

% Daily Value*

Calories 192kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 393mg 16%
Potassium 514mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 2265IU 45%
Vitamin C 88.9mg 99%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.