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Jerk Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner 1770080270799 Rtc5

A vibrant, spicy, and easy-to-clean-up Caribbean-inspired meal featuring tender chicken and roasted tropical vegetables.

Jerk Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner 1770080270799 Rtc5

Total

50 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Serves

4

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Servings

Recipe serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken thighs, bone-in skin-on
  • 3 tbsp Jerk seasoning paste
  • 2 large Sweet potatoes, cubed
  • 1 large Red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium Red onion, wedged
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1.5 cups Fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice
  • 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)
  • 1 tsp Salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, toss the chicken thighs with 2 tablespoons of the jerk seasoning paste until evenly coated.

  3. 3

    In a separate bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes, red onion, and bell peppers with olive oil, salt, and the remaining tablespoon of jerk paste.

  4. 4

    Spread the vegetables in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan, leaving space for the chicken.

  5. 5

    Place the chicken thighs on the pan, skin-side up, nestled among the vegetables.

  6. 6

    Roast for 20 minutes, then remove the pan briefly to add the pineapple chunks to the mix.

  7. 7

    Return to the oven and roast for another 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the vegetables are tender.

  8. 8

    Drizzle with lime juice and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving directly from the pan.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

485

24% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein32 g
Carbohydrate38 g
Fat22 g
Fiber6 g
Sugar14 g
Sodium840 mg

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