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Pineapple-Stuffed Jerk Chicken

Pineapple-Stuffed Jerk Chicken

We've created a simple version of Jamaican jerk seasoning that packs all the punch of the original. Make an extra batch for a quick chicken rub anytime.

Everyday Food, June 2008 http://www.marthastewart.com/337266/pineapple-stuffed-jerk-chicken
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  • Prep Time 30 minutes
  • Total Time 45 minutes
  • Yield Serves 8

Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons dried thyme
    • 2 teaspoons ground allspice
    • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 3 tablespoons sugar
    • Coarse salt and ground pepper
    • 2 cans (20 ounces each) pineapple chunks in juice, drained
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    • 4 scallions, thinly sliced
    • 8 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each)
    • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower
    • Cooked rice, for serving

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine thyme, allspice, cayenne, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; set spice mixture aside. In a medium bowl, stir together pineapple, lime juice, scallions, and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Season stuffing with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  2. Lay chicken flat on a work surface. With a paring knife, cut a 2-inch-long slit in the thick side of each breast; insert knife, and pivot inside chicken without enlarging opening, carefully forming a deep pocket (make sure not to pierce the opposite side). Dividing evenly, tightly pack each breast with stuffing; rub exterior with oil, and sprinkle with spice mixture.
  3. Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; arrange chicken on sheet. Broil until chicken is opaque throughout and an instant-read thermometer inserted into stuffing reads 165 degrees, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve stuffed chicken with rice.

Cook's Note

Arrange on a baking sheet (they should not touch); freeze until firm, about 1 hour. Wrap each in plastic, and place in a resealable freezer bag; freeze up to 2 months.

To broil from frozen: Unwrap chicken and proceed with step 3, broiling about 40 minutes, turning chicken over halfway through.

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