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Jerk Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packs

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons jerk seasoning
  • 1/2 medium pineapple, cut into triangles
  • 2 tablespoons coconut rum or rum, if desired
  • Chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges, as desired

Instructions

  1. Heat gas or charcoal grill.
  2. Place large sheet of heavy-duty foil or double layer of regular foil on work surface. Rub foil with a little olive oil.
  3. Place chicken in center of foil. Drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with jerk seasoning. Scatter pineapple wedges around chicken. Pour over rum.
  4. Bring short ends of foil together, and fold twice to seal; fold in sides to seal, leaving room for steam.
  5. Place packets on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook 20 to 25 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut (at least 165Β°F), turning chicken once. Cooking time will depend on size of chicken.
  6. Remove from grill; unwrap and top with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.