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By Tieghan Gerard
Updated Sep 20, 2016
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Robust flavors like jerk seasoning and coconut run deliver major impact in this grilled chicken dinner.

Jerk Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packs

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 6
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons jerk seasoning
  • 1/2 medium pineapple, cut into triangles
  • 2 tablespoons coconut rum or rum, if desired
  • Chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges, as desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat gas or charcoal grill.
  • Step 
    2
    Place large sheet of heavy-duty foil or double layer of regular foil on work surface. Rub foil with a little olive oil.
  • Step 
    3
    Place chicken in center of foil. Drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with jerk seasoning. Scatter pineapple wedges around chicken. Pour over rum.
  • Step 
    4
    Bring short ends of foil together, and fold twice to seal; fold in sides to seal, leaving room for steam.
  • Step 
    5
    Place packets on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook 20 to 25 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut (at least 165°F), turning chicken once. Cooking time will depend on size of chicken.
  • Step 
    6
    Remove from grill; unwrap and top with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

270 Calories
12g Total Fat
24g Protein
16g Total Carbohydrate
11g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
270
Calories from Fat
110
Total Fat
12g
18%
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
12%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
110mg
36%
Sodium
290mg
12%
Potassium
320mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
16g
5%
Dietary Fiber
1g
6%
Sugars
11g
Protein
24g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
45%
45%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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