PINEAPPLE JERK CHICKEN AND RICE

Pineapple Jerk Chicken and Rice image

Provided by JulieCHopp

Categories Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 yellow pepper, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 orange bell pepper, chopped
1 serrano pepper, chopped
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 cups pineapple, fresh cut into 3/4 inch chunks
12 ounces Caribbean jerk marinade, brand of your choice
15 ounces black beans, rinsed
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

Steps:

Add marinade and chicken pieces together in a ziplock bag and let marinate for at least 1 hour.
In a large skillet heat 2 TBS oil over medium heat. Add the onion, and all peppers and cook until until onions begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon transfer to a bowl.
Use same skillet and increase heat to med-high. Add chicken pieces, discarding any left over marinade, and cook until browned, 5 - 7 minutes. Add the pineapple, pepper/onion mixture and black beans and simmer just until heated through 2 - 3 minutes. Add cilantro, cook about 1 more minute.
Serve over rice.