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Flash first made this for me when I was better able to stand spicy food (pre-babies). I loved it then, and I STILL get to love it because it’s so easy to adjust the spicy-ness of this meal. Even our non-spicy-family members think this is a winner!
Spicy Jerk Chicken
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts
3 cups Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
3 cups Brown Sugar, packed
1 can Pineapple Chunks
1 can Mandarin Oranges
1 large can Pears (just the liquid)
4 cups Brown Rice
Directions
In a saucepan, combine the hot sauce, brown sugar, and the fruit juices from three fruits. Simmer on medium-low heat for about 7 minutes.
Pour all but two cups into a slowcooker with the chicken and the pineapple and orange chunks. Cook on low for about 7-8 hours. Set aside the extra 1/2 cup of the sauce for the rice.
When the chicken is almost done, cook the brown rice according to package directions, except for substituting 1/2 cup of water with 1/2 cup of the extra sauce.
When the chicken is done, shred or cube it over the rice. Use the set aside juices to pour over top.
Notes: This is for a spicy version. For more mild, just reduce the hot sauce and replace that amount with water. For our kids, we do 1 1/2 cups hot sauce and 1 1/2 cups water substituted. Keep in mind, the pineapple will absorb a lot of the spicy flavor, so they will be spicy!!!
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saffronchronicles.com says
June 8, 2013 at 6:31 pmLooks good, I need to try this..
Danielle Reeves says
June 8, 2013 at 8:10 pmThank you so much! I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend, and that you’re summer is fantastic!
Lynn Huntley says
June 10, 2013 at 3:40 amLooks delicious!! Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines
Danielle Reeves says
June 15, 2013 at 7:50 pmThanks so much, Lynn!
Beth @ Structure in an Unstructured Life says
June 11, 2013 at 1:13 amThis looks great! My brother used to make awesome jerk chicken wings. I love that you can easily adjust the spice on this as my kids don’t do spicy, but I love that jerk flavor! Pinning it so I can remember to try it!
Stopping by from the Party in Polka Dots!
Beth
Danielle Reeves says
June 15, 2013 at 7:51 pmThanks a bunch, Beth! I love that flavor, too – and we can make it often since we can adjust the spice 😀 It’s funny, but sometimes I can do the really hot stuff, other times I’m splitting the more mild portion with the kids. 😀
Wanda Ann Olsen says
June 11, 2013 at 3:45 pmDanielle,
This looks and sounds great. Your picture is awesome. Thank you for sharing at Memories by the Mile. I pinned it and shared it on fb.
Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile
Danielle Reeves says
June 15, 2013 at 7:52 pmAwww, you’re so sweet Wanda! I actually was really lucky to get this photo – forgot my camera (we were eating at my moms), and hers was actually charged for once! 😀
Life With The Crust Cut Off says
June 12, 2013 at 8:44 pmThis looks and sounds delicious!!! We would love it if you would link up at our linky party:
http://www.lifewiththecrustcutoff.com/two-girls-and-a-party-linky-party-20/
Live every Wednesday to Sunday.
Hosted by:
http://www.lifewiththecrustcutoff.com/ Parrish @ Life with the Crust Cut Off
http://thissillygirlslife.com/ Dana @ This Silly Girl’s Life
We hope to see you there!
Danielle Reeves says
June 15, 2013 at 7:53 pmThanks so much for the invite – all linked up! LOVE that party every week 😀
Jackie Kocurek says
June 13, 2013 at 2:20 amThanks for sharing on the Tried and True recipe party! http://rediscovermom.blogspot.com/2013/06/tried-and-true-recipes-16.html Have a great week!
Danielle Reeves says
June 15, 2013 at 7:54 pmOf course, Jackie – it’s such a fun party, I love joining in! Hope your weekend is wonderful!
Rachel says
June 13, 2013 at 5:38 amI love the citrus and Frank’s combination! This has me completely intrigued, I think I need to try this!
Thank you for linking up!
Danielle Reeves says
June 15, 2013 at 7:55 pmThanks a bunch, Rachel! It’s such a good combo – really amazing flavor! Whenever Frank’s sauce is on sale, I buy a bunch, since I know we make this quite often throughout the year!
Lori Whicker says
June 15, 2013 at 4:38 amOh wow, this is making me hungry right now! I just got a bottle of Frank’s hot sauce not knowing what to do with it (knowing something good would have to come up) and now I have my answer! I can’t wait to try it out 🙂
Lori @ http://www.apinchofglitter.com
Danielle Reeves says
June 15, 2013 at 7:55 pmOooh, perfect!!! Let me know how it turns out, and what you think, please 😀 Hope you enjoy it as much as we do! Are you a more or less spicy gal?
Heather Whoneedsacape says
June 16, 2013 at 1:18 pmThis is so yummy! Love it!
Found you at Saturday Spotlight! We would love for you to bring this by Super Sunday as well at Who Needs A Cape? Stop on over! http://whoneedsacape.com/2013/06/super-sunday-party-2/
Danielle Reeves says
June 20, 2013 at 12:21 amThanks so much for the invite, Heather! I’m a bit slow this week, so missed last Sunday’s party – but added it to my calendar to make sure I come by this week 😀 LOVE the blog, by the way – totally up my ally! New follower
sue says
June 17, 2013 at 12:06 amThis sounds amazing! Thanks so much for linking up with us at One Sharendipity Place again this week!!
Sue @ Thet2women.com
Danielle Reeves says
June 20, 2013 at 12:22 amThanks so much Sue!!!
Amber Brady says
June 17, 2013 at 3:52 pmJerk chicken is the best! Thanks for sharing at Sweet & Savory Saturdays #17.
~Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
http://dessertnowdinnerlater.blogspot.com
Danielle Reeves says
June 20, 2013 at 12:23 amThanks, Amber! Have you tried this before? Did you do anything different to the recipe? Hope you’re having a wonderful week!
anyonita green says
June 17, 2013 at 10:21 pmI know I should have been focusing on that jerk chicken, but i couldn’t get my eyes off of those cheesey green beans! Mmmm! Thank you so much for linking up with me this week at Tasty Tuesdays! I’ve pinned this & shared it with my followers!
Danielle Reeves says
June 20, 2013 at 12:23 amLol ya, those were definitely delicious as well! 😀
Cindy Jamieson says
June 18, 2013 at 12:56 amWhoooey! That’s a lot of Hot Sauce. I happen to know a couple of guys that would LOVE this! Thanks you for linking up to Simple Supper Tuesday.
Danielle Reeves says
June 20, 2013 at 12:24 amPerfect!!! When hubby first made it for me, I was all wide-eyed and mouth hanging open as he was pouring in the hot sauce. Fell in love, though!
Jen Nikolaus says
June 18, 2013 at 3:32 amHoly cow this looks awesome! Pinning to try soon! I LOVE Frank’s Red Hot! My hubby will love this, thanks for sharing!
~Jen @ YummyHealthyEasy.com
Danielle Reeves says
June 20, 2013 at 12:24 amThanks so much, Jen! I love it, too – works great with LOTS of recipes 😀
Jess says
June 18, 2013 at 6:13 amI am loving the addition of pineapple and mandarin oranges! Pinning right now to try very, very soon. 🙂 Thank you for sharing on Tasty Tuesdays – hope to see you again this week!
Danielle Reeves says
June 20, 2013 at 12:24 amThanks so much, Jess! I’m totally there again 😀 Hope you have a fantastic rest of the week!
Shawna Williams says
June 18, 2013 at 1:02 pmOh my gosh what a great recipe. I love the use of mandarin oranges. Have a great day.
http://easylifemealandpartyplanning.blogspot.com/
Danielle Reeves says
June 20, 2013 at 12:25 amThanks, Shawna! Yes, the oranges add quite a bit to the recipe. Hope you’re having a great week!
Lindsey Fisher says
June 19, 2013 at 10:35 pmJust looking at this makes my mouth water! I am going to add this to my “have to try” list! I am featuring you this week @ Thrifty Thursday (emmylane.net)
Hope to see you again this week!
Lindsey
Danielle Reeves says
June 20, 2013 at 12:25 amOh thank you so much Lindsey! TOTALLY can’t wait to see it!!! Hope you have a wonderful rest of the week!
My name is Rita says
June 21, 2013 at 1:09 amDelicious! Thank you so much for linking up! Hope to see more from you.
Danielle Reeves says
August 13, 2013 at 1:55 amThanks so much, Rita – you’re always just so sweet! I took a little break (vacation – a bit TOO long), but will be bringing more back to share really soon!!!