Caribbean · Jamaica

Quick Jerk Chicken Bites

Name: Quick Jerk Chicken Bites
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 500 g Chicken; 2 tbsp Jerk seasoning; 2 tbsp Vegetable oil; 1 medium Bell pepper; 3 stalks Spring onions; 3 cloves Garlic; 1/2 Lime; 1/2 tsp Salt

Tender chicken strips quickly seared with aromatic jerk spice, garlic, and sweet bell peppers.

15 min Easy Serves 3$4.99 estimated

Dairy-free

Gluten-free

Halal

High-protein

Ingredients

Chicken
500 g
$2.75
Jerk seasoning
2 tbsp
$0.72
Vegetable oil
2 tbsp
$0.09
Bell pepper
1 medium
$0.90
Spring onions
3 stalks
$0.21
Garlic
3 cloves
$0.12
Lime
1/2
$0.20
Salt
1/2 tsp
$0.00

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Preparation

1
Slice chicken breast into bite-sized strips and toss thoroughly with jerk seasoning and salt.
2
Heat vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3
Add seasoned chicken strips in a single layer and sear without moving for 3 minutes until browned.
4
Toss in sliced bell peppers, minced garlic, and sliced spring onions, stirring briskly for 4 to 5 minutes.
5
Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and serve immediately.

Scotch bonnet peppers can be substituted with habanero or jalapeño if unavailable.

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