Sweet and Tangy Jerk Chicken with Caramelized Pineapple and Mango

Sweet and Tangy Jerk Chicken with Caramelized Pineapple and Mango

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The flavors in this dish just scream warm and sunny tropical island. It’s a fast, easy recipe that the whole family will love and it’s ready in less than 15 minutes. It isn’t traditional jerk...

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Ingredients

  • about 1 cup mango chunks (I used frozen that I allowed to thaw)
  • about 1 cup pineapple chunks (reserved from can)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sauce + 1 tablespoon for cooking chicken
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning for sauce + more for sprinkling over chicken
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional and to taste
  • 1/2 to 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or another preferred oil)
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice (from one 16-ounce can pineapple chunks, reserve the pineapple for caramelizing)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

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