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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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Looks good, I need to try this..
Thank you so much! I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend, and that you’re summer is fantastic!
Looks delicious!! Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines
Thanks so much, Lynn!
This 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
Thanks 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. 😀
Danielle,
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
Awww, 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! 😀
This 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!
Thanks so much for the invite – all linked up! LOVE that party every week 😀
Thanks 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!
Of course, Jackie – it’s such a fun party, I love joining in! Hope your weekend is wonderful!
I love the citrus and Frank’s combination! This has me completely intrigued, I think I need to try this!
Thank you for linking up!
Thanks 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!
Oh 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
Oooh, 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?
This 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/
Thanks 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
This sounds amazing! Thanks so much for linking up with us at One Sharendipity Place again this week!!
Sue @ Thet2women.com
Thanks so much Sue!!!
Jerk chicken is the best! Thanks for sharing at Sweet & Savory Saturdays #17.
~Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
http://dessertnowdinnerlater.blogspot.com
Thanks, Amber! Have you tried this before? Did you do anything different to the recipe? Hope you’re having a wonderful week!
I 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!
Lol ya, those were definitely delicious as well! 😀
Whoooey! 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.
Perfect!!! 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!
Holy 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
Thanks so much, Jen! I love it, too – works great with LOTS of recipes 😀
I 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!
Thanks so much, Jess! I’m totally there again 😀 Hope you have a fantastic rest of the week!
Oh my gosh what a great recipe. I love the use of mandarin oranges. Have a great day.
http://easylifemealandpartyplanning.blogspot.com/
Thanks, Shawna! Yes, the oranges add quite a bit to the recipe. Hope you’re having a great week!
Just 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
Oh thank you so much Lindsey! TOTALLY can’t wait to see it!!! Hope you have a wonderful rest of the week!
Delicious! Thank you so much for linking up! Hope to see more from you.
Thanks 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!!!