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    Jerk Chicken Bowl

    Published: Jan 18, 2021 by Modern Honey · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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    Jerk Chicken Bowl Jamaican spiced grilled Jerk Chicken with rice, black beans, cilantro, fresh pineapple and mango, and red peppers. www.modernhoney.com #jerkchicken #chicken #chickenbowl

    Jerk Chicken Bowl

    Jamaican spiced grilled Jerk Chicken with rice, black beans, cilantro, fresh pineapple and mango, and red peppers. 

    This is a recipe straight from my cousin, Michelle, and it is one of my favorites. When I was pregnant with my second child, I was super sick. I lived in the same neighborhood as my cousin and she was the Queen of service. She would drop off dinner, snacks, Jack Johnson CD's and anything else to bring some joy. 

    I will never forget when she brought this Jerk Chicken dinner to our family. I couldn't keep much down but I remember trying this and loving it and ultimately begging for the recipe. 

    Jerk Chicken Bowl Jamaican spiced grilled Jerk Chicken with rice, black beans, cilantro, fresh pineapple and mango, and red peppers. www.modernhoney.com #jerkchicken #chicken #chickenbowl

    The Jerk Chicken is made by marinating it in spices, hot sauce, lime juice, and a touch of oil.  It makes it extra juicy and flavorful.

    When we went on a Caribbean cruise, one of the stops was Jamaica. We went on an excursion and they fed us lunch. The main course was jerk chicken and I was hooked. Don't feed me bland chicken...I only want it to be bursting with flavor!

    The ingredients used to make this Jamaican Jerk Chicken are hot sauce, scallions, garlic, fresh lime juice, allspice, cinnamon, brown sugar, thyme, salt and pepper, and a little oil. The combination of spices brings warmth, smokiness, and spiciness to the chicken. Allspice is reminiscent of warm cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg and is widely used in Caribbean and Latin American cooking.

    Jerk Chicken Bowl Jamaican spiced grilled Jerk Chicken with rice, black beans, cilantro, fresh pineapple and mango, and red peppers. www.modernhoney.com #jerkchicken #chicken #chickenbowl

    The chicken can be marinated for at least 30 minutes but 4-8 hours is ideal. I suggest grilling the chicken to give it an extra layer of smokiness. Let it rest and then slice into pieces.

    This Jerk Chicken Bowl can be layered in a bowl with cooked rice tossed with black beans, cilantro, and lime juice. Add some fresh fruit such as pineapple or mango to tie in the Caribbean flavors. Then add some red, yellow, and orange peppers for crunch. 

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    Jerk Chicken Bowl Jamaican spiced grilled Jerk Chicken with rice, black beans, cilantro, fresh pineapple and mango, and red peppers. www.modernhoney.com #jerkchicken #chicken #chickenbowl

    Jerk Chicken Bowl Jamaican spiced grilled Jerk Chicken with rice, black beans, cilantro, fresh pineapple and mango, and red peppers. www.modernhoney.com #jerkchicken #chicken #chickenbowl

    Jerk Chicken Bowl

    Modern Honey - www.modernhoney.com
    Jamaican spiced grilled Jerk Chicken with rice, black beans, cilantro, fresh pineapple and mango, and red peppers. 
    5 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    1 hr
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Caribbean
    Servings 6
    Calories 220 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Jerk Chicken:

    • 4-6 Chicken Breasts (about 1 ½ to 2 lbs)
    • ⅔ cup Hot Sauce (such as Valentina Mexican hot sauce)
    • 2 Garlic Cloves (minced)
    • ¼ cup Fresh Lime Juice (from about 3-4 limes)
    • 2 Tablespoons Ground Allspice
    • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
    • 2 teaspoons Thyme
    • ¼ cup Brown Sugar
    • 2-3 teaspoons Salt
    • 2 teaspoons Pepper
    • 1 cup Scallions, chopped (optional)
    • ¼ cup Oil (optional)

    Bowl Ingredients:

    • White Rice
    • Black Beans (can be tossed with scallions, cilantro, and lime juice)
    • Pineapple
    • Mango
    • Red, Orange, and Yellow Peppers
    • Cilantro
    • Lime Wedges

    Instructions
     

    Chicken Marinade:

    • In a large Ziploc bag or bowl, mix all marinade ingredients together. If you so desire, you may add oil for extra juiciness. I suggest piercing the chicken with a fork to allow for the marinade to penetrate the chicken.
    • Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. 4-8 hours is ideal. When ready to cook, preheat the grill to medium heat. Brush grill with oil to prevent sticking. Place chicken on the grill. Cook for approximately 5 - 6 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the chicken. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees. Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.

    Bowl Instructions:

    • Cook rice according to package instructions. Make sure to salt the water when cooking the rice. For extra flavor, toss black beans with scallions, cilantro, and lime juice.
    • To assemble bowls, layer rice, beans, peppers, pineapple, mango, cilantro, lime wedges.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 32gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 1773mgPotassium: 623mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 98IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Mel

      June 04, 2022 at 4:37 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! This is such a great summertime recipe. The chicken is definitely the star of the show, so flavorful and delicious. It also comes together quickly. I served as suggested with mango, pineapple, black beans, red bell pepper, rice, and lime and was impressed with how delicious, easy, and healthy this recipe is. I'm planning to make it again soon!

      Reply
      • Bruce

        February 08, 2023 at 6:15 pm

        5 stars
        Delicious, absolutely wonderful 😋!

        Reply
    2. Kelsey

      March 28, 2022 at 12:35 pm

      5 stars
      I love making this for meal prep. So much flavor!!

      Reply
    3. Reno

      March 10, 2022 at 8:38 am

      5 stars
      You are making me feel like I am on the islands! This bowl is so fresh, has a lot of flavors, is easy to make, and makes me feel good after eating. I was looking for more after dinner, but everyone at the table finished their dish off that is how good it was.

      Reply
    4. Andrew

      March 29, 2021 at 6:56 am

      5 stars
      I like this dish very much. Jerk seems to be a level or 2 above barbeque.

      Reply
    5. Rhea Aragon

      February 13, 2021 at 1:57 am

      5 stars
      I love this delicious recipe!!! my husband and kids like it so much. They often ask me to prepare this food for them.
      Thank you so much for this delicious recipe, such an easy recipe to prepare, and am happy to see that they enjoyed eating together.

      Reply
    6. Dustin

      January 20, 2021 at 7:41 pm

      5 stars
      I love these ! Such an easy recipe that is full of flavor!

      Reply
    7. Richard Tunner

      January 19, 2021 at 1:01 am

      5 stars
      I made this for my fiancé last week and we have already had it 4 times lol! It’s SO delicious. Thank you for this super easy/ clean recipe. The combo of the sweet mango salsa with the jerk seasoning is incredible.

      Reply
    8. Donna A Pollock

      January 18, 2021 at 6:13 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my Melissa
      This looks so delicious. I went to Costco today and bought Chicken and sliced Mango for my smoothies, but now I have a better idea on what to do with them. What a great dinner or lunch. I can't wait until tomorrow......I'm going to try to make this, and hope it looks as good as yours. Hey by the way, grate you line zest into your rice alone with chopped up cilantro, and pour in about 3 tbsp. lime juice 1 large lime. It is so good, and the do the same thing for the beans like you said. I always put lime juice lime zest and cilantro in my rice. other wise it is so bland. Thank you so much sweetie for this recipe. It looks so delicious, and beautiful

      Reply

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