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"The Jammin' Jamaican" chicken grilled cheese

It might seem like there's lots going on in this sandwich, but it's easy to make and works so well. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 286 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Fusion

Ingredients

For the mango jam
  • ½ cup Mango fresh or frozen, defrosted - chopped small
  • 2 tablespoon crystallized ginger finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon water
For the chicken
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ¾ lb chicken breast tenders 340g approx, 2-3 tenders
For the rest of the sandwich
  • 2 slices fresh pineapple
  • 6 slices pickled jalapenos or more/less to taste
  • 4 slices pepperjack cheese
  • 4 slices bread- I used honey wheat sourdough

Instructions

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  1. First make the quick mango jam. Place the mango, crystalized ginger and water in a small pan over a medium-low heat. Warm the ingredients, stirring occasionally, for around 5min until soft, well combined and slightly dried then remove from the heat. This can be made ahead of time.
  2. Mix together the allspice, thyme, ginger, garlic, honey, cayenne and lime juice into a paste in a dish. Add the chicken breast fillets and smear all over with the paste. Allow to marinate a couple minutes as you grill pineapple.
  3. Heat a grill or griddle pan and grill the pineapple slices on both sides for around 3min a side until they have good grill marks but not burnt.
  4. Grill the chicken for around the same amount of time until cooked through. Set aside a minute then slice across the grain.
  5. Make up sandwiches by drizzling the outside of the sandwiches with a little olive oil and rub in. On the opposite side of two slices, spread on some mango-ginger jam. Top with the sliced chicken, a pineapple slice on each then a few slices of jalepeno, followed by two slices of the pepperjack cheese on each. Top with remaining slices of bread.
  6. Grill the sandwiches on both sides, either on grill/griddle pan or in a skillet, turning carefully mid-way for around 3min a side until gently grilled and cheese melted. If using a griddle or skillet, it's often best to cover with a lid to keep in heat and weigh down while grilling. If on an outside grill, you may want to wrap in foil to grill.

Nutrition Information

Calories 286kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 354mg (15%) Potassium 114mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 1020IU (20%) Vitamin C 17.7mg (20%) Calcium 434mg (43%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 286

% Daily Value*

Calories 286kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 354mg 15%
Potassium 114mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 1020IU 20%
Vitamin C 17.7mg 20%
Calcium 434mg 43%
Iron 1mg 6%

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