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Pineapple Jerk Chicken Bites

Bring a little island flavor to your table with these Pineapple Jerk Chicken Bites! Tender chicken thighs are seasoned with spicy jerk marinade and Debbie’s Caribbean Soul Spice, then coated in a sticky honey-pineapple glaze. Fresh pineapple chunks, garlic, and ginger add sweetness and warmth, while apple cider vinegar balances the sauce with a touch of tang.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main, Main Course
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 415
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs ( cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 ½ tbsp spicy jerk marinade
  • 1 tsp salt black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder,
  • 1//2 tsp smoked paprika caribbean sazon
  • ¼ tsp Debbies Caribbean soul spice
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/8 cup pineapple juice
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
  • 1/3 cup fresh diced pineapples
  • Pinch of ginger grated
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter

Method
 

  1. Trim excess fat from chicken. Wash in water with white vinegar. Pat dry, then cut into desired sizes. Seasoned with jerk marinade and all the dry seasoning blends. Cover and marinade at least 1 hour.
  2. Heat oil , and all chicken pieces, cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring every minute or two. Remove chicken and set aside, add the butter, pineapple, ginger and garlic, cook for 2 minutes stirring constantly. Add the pineapple juice, honey, soy sauce, water and apple cider vinegar. , cover and cook 10 minutes or until reduced by a third. Add the chicken back in and stir to combine, cook for another 5 minutes stirring constantly.

Notes

Bring a little island flavor to your table with these Pineapple Jerk Chicken Bites! Tender chicken thighs are seasoned with spicy jerk marinade and Debbie’s Caribbean Soul Spice, then coated in a sticky honey-pineapple glaze. Fresh pineapple chunks, garlic, and ginger add sweetness and warmth, while apple cider vinegar balances the sauce with a touch of tang.
Each bite delivers that delicious combination of sweet, spicy, and savory Caribbean flavor. Serve over fluffy rice with steamed vegetables, or pair with rice and peas and fried plantains for a hearty island-inspired dinner. Be sure to spoon some extra pineapple glaze over your rice!