Whole30 Pineapple Jerk Chicken
10:16 AM
Hey guys, so we're gearing up for an August Whole30 and would LOVE to have you join us!! I'll be sharing some of my favorite Whole30 compliant recipes and resources later this week, so stay tuned.
I'm sharing this recipes since it's one of my favorites from WellFed 2.. You guys, you NEED this book. Every single recipe is Whole30 compliant and abolutely delicious. The original WellFed is pretty amazing too, and walks you through all the basics for food & meal prep - making eating clean so simple and easy. And when your Whole30 is over, you'll find yourself using these books over and over because the recipes are that good.
Okay, most of these are kitchen staples, the entire thing is done in only one pan it comes together quick. My husband isn't a huge coconut fan, so I with the most recent batch I cooked the chicken & veggies in avocado oil but still added in the coconut milk. When asked what he thought about the coconut flavor, I got a thumbs up and a nod as he took another bite.. man of few words, haha. The coconut flavor was definitely milder - so keep that in mind if you want less coconut flavor.
This recipe is versatile and simple, and easy to adjust to your personal liking.
Jerk Seasoning
(you'll soon use this for everything)INGREDIENTS:
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon allspice
1/2 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
DIRECTIONS:
1. Measure all of the spices into a medium bowl and mix with a fork until combined.
2 Transfer the spice blend to an airtight container and sprinkle it on meat and veggies when you want to add a spicy-sweet-hot kick to whatever’s on your plate. Reduce the cayenne if you like things on the milder side.
Pineapple Jerk Chicken (aka Pina Colada Chicken)
Serves 2-4 | Prep 15 minutes| Cook 35 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon plus 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)
1 medium green pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
1 medium red pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
1 teaspoon arrowroot powder (or tapioca flour)
1 cup canned chunk pineapple (packed in its own juice), drained
2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
2 teaspoons Jerk Seasoning
juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (omit for Whole30)
1 cup canned, unsweetened coconut milk
DIRECTIONS:
1. Brown the chicken. Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes. Heat a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil and allow it to melt. Brown the chicken – cooking in batches, if necessary – until golden all around, about 3-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan as it browns and place in a bowl to catch the juices.
2. To the pan, add 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil. Sauté the onions, peppers, and arrowroot until the vegetables are just-tender, about 5 minutes. Add the pineapple chunks to the pan; stir-fry until they begin to brown, about 3 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and Jerk Seasoning, stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the lime juice and stir, scraping up any brown bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Add the vanilla and coconut milk, stirring to combine. Place the chicken in the sauce and pour in any accumulated juices. Bring to a boil, then simmer, uncovered, until the sauce begins to thicken, about 5 minutes.
Top your plate with diced avocado and a squeeze of lime juice.
Back to the Whole30..
Feel free to search the "Whole30" or "Recipes" categories (easily accessed from the desktop version) or enter that in the search box.
Over on Insta, I'll be using the following hashtags so you can navigate my Instagram for recipes and ideas:
#mckenzieswhole30 for daily inspiration and to follow my 30 day journey. I'll also go back through my history for my previous Whole30's and tag some of my favorites.
Be sure to follow and tag me (@mckenzie_wheeler) in your posts and lets stay connected - it's so much easy to do this as a team!!
xoxo
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