Name: Jerk chicken with pineapple and coconut salsa
Prep time: 255 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 275 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: jamaican
Ingredients: 2 small red chillies, finely chopped; 1.5cm piece fresh ginger, finely grated; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 32.00 gm brown sugar; 20.00 ml fresh thyme leaves; 20.00 ml ground allspice (see notes); 2 tsp finely grated lime rind; 42.00 gm lime juice; 18.20 gm extra virgin olive oil; 2.40 gm sea salt; 12 small chicken thigh fillets; Steamed white long-grain rice, to serve; Lime wedges, to serve; Fresh coriander sprigs, to serve; 1/4 pineapple, peeled, finely diced; 2 tsp finely chopped pickled jalapeño chillies; 6.80 gm desiccated coconut, toasted (see notes); 21.00 gm lime juice; 9.20 gm extra virgin olive oil

Jerk chicken with pineapple and coconut salsa

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Prep Time:
255 minutes

Cook Time:
20 minutes

Total Time:
275 minutes

Global favorite Jerk chicken with spicy jalapeño-pineapple salsa. Irresistibly delicious!

Ingredients:

2 small red chillies, finely chopped
1.5cm piece fresh ginger, finely grated
20.00 ml fresh thyme leaves
20.00 ml ground allspice (see notes)
2 tsp finely grated lime rind
42.00 gm lime juice
2.40 gm sea salt
12 small chicken thigh fillets
Steamed white long-grain rice, to serve
Lime wedges, to serve
Fresh coriander sprigs, to serve
1/4 pineapple, peeled, finely diced
2 tsp finely chopped pickled jalapeño chillies
6.80 gm desiccated coconut, toasted (see notes)
21.00 gm lime juice
9.20 gm extra virgin olive oil

Instructions:

In a small bowl, blend together red chilli, ginger, garlic, sugar, thyme, allspice, lime zest and juice, oil, salt, and season with pepper.
Place the chicken in a spacious glass or ceramic dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it's well coated. Cover the dish and let it refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight.
Preheat barbecue grill or chargrill pan over medium-high heat. Drain chicken and grill for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove to a plate.
Create a delightful Pineapple and Coconut Salsa by mixing pineapple, jalapeno chili, coconut, lime juice, and oil in a bowl. Add a touch of salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.
Plate the chicken alongside salsa, steamed rice, lime wedges, and a sprinkle of fresh coriander for a colorful and flavorful presentation.

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