Skinny One Pan Caribbean Jerk Chicken Recipe (with Mango Salsa)

Name: Skinny One Pan Caribbean Jerk Chicken Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 3 green onions (chopped); 3 garlic cloves (finely chopped); 1 habernero chile (seeded and finely chopped (important to remove the seeds, this puppy is HOT, handle with care)); 1/3 cup fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce; 1/4 cup olive oil plus 1 tablespoon; 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; salt and pepper to taste; 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 large mangos (peeled pitted and diced); 1/2 red bell pepper (finely chopped); 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped); 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped); 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno pepper

Posted by Becky Hardin

on Jun 24, 2016

4.68 from 100 votes

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Jerk Chicken with Mango Salsa is a surprisingly easy dish. Make this One Pan Caribbean Jerk Chicken recipe in just 15 minutes! Pair this flavorful chicken with rice for a delicious and easy weeknight meal!

Jerk Chicken Recipe

This EASY jerk chicken recipe is made in one pot, topped with mango salsa, and comes out absolutely delicious!

We went to Jamaica for our honeymoon, and I’ve been really missing the flavors ever since. Especially the jerk chicken; is there anything better? There’s so much spice and flavor, and it pairs so well with pineapple, mango, and other sweet fruit.

I decided to toss all those delicious flavors into one meal…in ONE SKILLET! This Skinny Caribbean Jerk Chicken recipe (that’s a delicious mouthful) is just the thing to take me back to our amazing honeymoon, and keep me on track for potentially wearing a swimsuit this summer.

This chicken is unbelievable tasty, it makes a beautiful and healthy weeknight meal, and it’s just so simple. I’m always a fan of one pot meals!

Learn how to make jerk chicken in ONE skillet for an easy dinner!

One Pot EASY Jerk Chicken

I love the colors of this dish. I can almost taste it just by looking at it! This jerk chicken recipe really reminds me of the sights and sounds of the Caribbean. So much beauty, personality, and flavor at every turn. TAKE ME BACK!

This One Pan Caribbean Jerk Chicken Skillet is going to have to suffice for now I guess. Maybe I can’t be back in Jamaica, but I CAN eat this every week. It’s ready in just about 30 minutes, and it only takes one pan to cook an entire dinner.

Caribbean Jerk Chicken Ingredients

Chicken Breast
Green Onions
Garlic
Habanero Chile
Lime Juice
Soy Sauce (low sodium)
Olive Oil
Light Brown Sugar
Cinnamon

So much flavor with those amazing ingredients! Plus we add on the mango salsa, which is made with:

Mangos
Red Bell Peppers
Red Onion
Cilantro
Lime Juice
Jalapeno

It’s fresh, it’s just a little bit spicy, a nice heat, and everything blends together so perfectly!

How to Make Jerk Chicken in the Oven

I used to assume that any AMAZING meal I ate must be hard to make. That’s the beauty of learning to cook through this site: I realized how simple cooking can be, even delicious dishes like this one! I’m so glad I learned how to make jerk chicken, and I did it in one skillet to really make it easy.

Start by combining all of the jerk chicken marinade/paste ingredients (green onions, chile, lime juice, soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt & pepper) in a high powered blender. Combine until smooth.
Coat chicken breasts in this mixture and place in a large resealable bag. Put it in the fridge to marinate for at least 2 hours, but overnight is ideal.
When you’re ready to cook, take the chicken out of the refrigerator and preheat the oven to 350°F.
Combine all of the mango salsa ingredients in a bowl, and set it aside.
Heat a large skillet on the stove, then place the chicken in and cook for 5 minutes on each side (this will not completely cook the chicken, just sear).
Next, cover the chicken with the mango salsa, then place it in the oven for 15-20 minutes to fully cook through.

That’s it! I love to top it off with extra cilantro and jalapeno slices for an extra kick of flavor. This pairs nicely with a bit of rice to finish off the meal.

This easy jerk chicken is so simple, delicious, and pretty. What more is there to say than that? If you love spice, you’ll LOVE this. And guess what, only one pot to clean up! Gosh I love recipes like this. I cannot get enough. I hope you’re not sick of one pan dishes yet, because I feel like I’m just getting started!

See the recipe card for details on how to make Caribbean Jerk Chicken. Enjoy!

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Filed under: 30 Minute Meals, Chicken, Dinner Recipes, Healthy, One Pot/One Pan, Oven Baked, Skillet

Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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susan

October 23, 2023 3:32 pm

This was delish! I was a little skeptical about cooking the salsa…something about it felt off to me…but boy, was I wrong! Everything came together so well and the flavors were spot on. (I did use 2 tsp of jerk seasoning instead of the dry spices, just to add some oomph.) Served with some chipotle rice, black beans and tortilla chips for a little crunch.