Classic Favorite

Caribbean Jerk Chicken

Black Beans and Brown Rice
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Ingredients

  • 1 (8-oz) container pineapple chunks
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 2 Tbsp gluten-free soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1½ lb chicken tenderloins (see Note)
  • 1 Tbsp gluten-free Caribbean Jerk seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 (12-oz) pkg sliced bell pepper and onion medley

Instructions

  1. Stir together 2 Tbsp pineapple juice from container, water, soy sauce, and cornstarch.
  2. Sprinkle chicken with seasoning.
  3. Cook chicken in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet, and add bell pepper mixture to drippings.
  4. Sauté 6 minutes or until vegetables are tender; add pineapple, and cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  5. Return chicken to skillet, and add cornstarch mixture; cook 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened.



Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups instant brown rice
  • 2 (15.5-oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup gluten-free chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, sauté garlic in hot oil in a saucepan over medium heat 1 minute or until tender; add beans and broth. Simmer 10 minutes or until bubbly. Serve over rice, and sprinkle with cilantro.