Jerk Chicken Pasta Bahama Breeze: An Island Inspired Recipe
Experience the vivid flavors of the Caribbean, without needing to leave home with this island inspired jerk chicken pasta Bahama Breeze recipe. Our simplified version of this classic Jamaican flavor blends velvety smooth tomato sauce, with peppers and onions, perfectly balanced with the sweet and spicy jerk flavors. Add in the chicken and pasta to make it an easy, hearty and flavorful weeknight meal.
Ingredients:
-2 tablespoons olive oil
-1 medium red onion, diced
-3 cloves garlic, minced
-1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
-2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow) diced
-1 teaspoon allspice
-1 teaspoon ground ginger
-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
-1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
-2 tablespoons tomato paste
-1/2 cup chicken stock
-1/4 cup orange juice
-1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
-1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
-1 tablespoon brown sugar
-3 tablespoons jerk seasoning
-1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes
-2 cups dry penne pasta
-Salt, to taste
Instructions:
1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add onions and garlic and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
2. Add bell peppers, allspice, ground ginger, cayenne pepper, ground cinnamon, black pepper, tomato paste, chicken stock, orange juice, sugar, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar and jerk seasoning.
Simmer for 10 minutes until peppers are tender and sauce has thickened.
3. Add chicken cubes and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, cook the penne pasta to al dente according to the package instructions.
5. Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet with the jerk chicken.
6. Toss everything together for about 2 minutes over low heat.
7. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.
Serving:
Serve the jerk chicken pasta warm, with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley and a wedge of lime.
This island-inspired dish is sure to transport you on a culinary getaway. Each bite will bring you on a flavorful journey – the perfect balance of sweet yet spicy jerk flavors, with a light tomato sauce, and succulent chunks of chicken, all combined with penne pasta to make it a complete meal.
We especially love the complex flavors of this dish and the cultural influences that come along with it. Whether you’re looking for something new or want to take a culinary trip, this jerk chicken pasta Bahama Breeze delivers every single time. Don’t forget to pair it with a Caribbean cocktail to complete your experience.