Stir-Fried Caribbean Jerk Chicken with Pineapple and Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

A vibrant stir-fry combining spicy jerk chicken with sweet pineapple chunks and colorful bell peppers for a bold Caribbean flavor. This Caribbean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breast, jerk seasoning, pineapple chunks for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch strips chicken breast
• 2 tbsp jerk seasoning
• 1 cup, fresh or canned pineapple chunks
• 1 medium, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into strips green bell pepper
• 1 small, thinly sliced yellow onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2, thinly sliced for garnish scallions
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 1 lb chicken breast strips with 2 tbsp jerk seasoning evenly and set aside for 10 minutes to marinate.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the marinated chicken strips. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through, stirring frequently.
3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 sliced small yellow onion, 1 sliced red bell pepper, and 1 sliced green bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry for 4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 cup pineapple chunks and 2 tbsp soy sauce, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until the pineapple is warmed and the sauce slightly thickens.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and drizzle with 1 tbsp lime juice, seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with 2 thinly sliced scallions before serving.