Easy to make, this Jerk chicken is rubbed with jerk seasoning, topped with a deliciously spicy peach and plum coconut sauce over jasmine rice is made in minutes.
I didn’t know I liked plums until last week when I decided to be very adventurous and try them in this delicious new recipe for jerk chicken. When I tasted a bite of it, the familiar taste came rushing back from my childhood.
Growing up, we had a pretty good size plum tree in the backyard. I don’t really remember eating the plums, but I remember my sister and her husband (boyfriend at the time) had a fight throwing them at each other.
A more vivid memory was when I put my tiny black kitten up on the trunk of that plum tree and told him to climb! After I did that, I forgot about him and ran off with my brother, fishing for the rest of the afternoon.
Needless to say, when we returned home from fishing, my mama told me about how she had to get a ladder and rescue the poor little thing out of the tree because he couldn’t figure out how to get down. Poor little thing, I was quite a little terror…
Anyway, a couple of weeks ago, I had received a surprise packet of jerk seasoning in the mail from a spice company to try out. I had been holding it until I found something good to try.
Peaches and plums are in season, and I had seen a lot at the local farmers’ markets but really didn’t know what to do with them either. I just so happened to come across a recipe that used jerk seasoning, peaches, and plums. It was perfect, and I was going to step out of my comfort zone and experiment with something I didn’t even know I would like.
Ingredients Needed
- Chicken Breasts: thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breast cutlets work best because they do not take long to cook.
- Jerk Seasoning: use your favorite kind.
- Cooking Oil: I always use extra-virgin olive oil for pan searing. Use whatever cooking oil you like.
- The Sauce: coconut milk, water, cornstarch, light brown sugar, honey.
- Stone Fruit: sliced peaches and plums
- Spice: seeded and diced jalapeno pepper. (Leave in the seeds and slice the jalapeno for more spice)
- Seasoning: Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Rice: prepared Jasmine Rice for serving (optional)
How to Make Jerk Chicken with Spicy Peach and Plum Coconut Sauce
- Marinate 20 Minutes: Generously sprinkle the chicken breasts fillets all over, with jerk seasoning, reserving about a teaspoon of the spice; lay the fillets on a plate and place them in the refrigerator for about 20-minutes.
- Prepare the Rice: prepare to package instructions; keep warm.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken to the pan, working in batches, cook until browned, about 1 to 3 minutes per side. (Add more oil to the pan as needed.) Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with aluminum foil.
- Make the Spicy Peach and Plum Coconut Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the coconut milk, water, and cornstarch with a fork or small whisk; set aside. Add fruit, jalapeno, sugar, and honey to the pan; season with a pinch of salt. Allow to cook for about 2 minutes, then stir in the cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; continue to cook, frequently stirring, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until fruit is tender and sauce is thickened.
- Season the Rice: Use the remaining teaspoon of Jerk seasoning and fluff to incorporate.
- Plating: Place one of the chicken breasts over about a ½ cup of rice. Spoon fruit sauce over chicken and serve warm.
I got really nervous about this dish towards the end and I wasn’t sure if we would even like it. I was so relieved when I finally sat down to take a bite. The flavor combinations in the recipe are amazing! You get nice sweet hints of spice and warmth. David and I both loved it!
I hope you enjoy this recipe for Jerk Chicken with Spicy Peach and Plum Coconut Sauce as much as we did!
Other Stone Fruit Recipes
- GRILLED PEACHES WITH CINNAMON RICOTTA CRÈME
- SPICY CHIPOTLE PEACH BARBECUE SAUCE
- DAVID’S CINNAMON PEACH CRISP WITH FRESH PEACHES
- GRILLED PEACHES AND PLUMS WITH YOGURT AND CARAMEL SAUCE
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Jerk Chicken with Spicy Peach and Plum Coconut Sauce
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast cutlets thin sliced boneless-skinless
- 1 tablespoon Jerk Seasoning divided
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup coconut milk
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 peaches sliced
- 2 red plums sliced
- 1 jalapeno seeded and diced
- ½ tablespoon light brown sugar
- ½ tablespoon honey
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 2 cups prepared Jasmine Rice for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Generously sprinkle the chicken breasts fillets all over, with about a ½ tablespoon of the jerk seasoning, reserving about a teaspoon of the spice; lay the fillets on a plate and place them in the refrigerator for about 20-minutes.
- Prepare rice to package instructions; keep warm.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken to the pan, working in batches, cook until browned, about 1 to 3 minutes per side. (Add more oil to the pan as needed.) Transfer chicken to a plate, and tent with aluminum foil.
- In a small bowl, mix the coconut milk, water, and cornstarch with a fork or small whisk; set aside.
- Add fruit, jalapeno, sugar, and honey to the pan; season with a pinch of salt. Allow to cook for about 2 minutes, then stir in the cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; continue to cook stirring frequently, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until fruit is tender and sauce is thickened.
- Season the rice with the remaining ½ tablespoon of Jerk Seasoning and fluff to incorporate.
- Place one of the chicken breasts over about a ½ cup of the rice. Spoon fruit sauce over chicken and serve warm.
Ronit says
I’m drooling here over this dish. Love the seasoning and use of fruit in the sauce.
The Mountain Kitchen says
Thanks, Ronit! I discovered a lot making this dish and had fun with it. Happy FF! 🙂
Julie says
Hahahaha you just decided you liked plums? I used to eat them like candy when I was a kid. My mom would can them and I would put the sauce on ice cream! This chicken looks amazing! I love the sweet and spicy combination.
The Mountain Kitchen says
Thanks, Julie. I really went out on a limb with this recipe (pun intended)! I bought some black plums last weekend. Didn’t like them as much as the red ones I used in this dish. There are some pretty intense flavors here and your mouth will not get bored…lol! Happy FF! 🙂
Michelle says
Debbie- your memories are great! Glad your mom was on rescue duty! ?
Peaches are on sale this week and I am going to make this! Looks fantastic!
Thanks!
Michelle
The Mountain Kitchen says
I can’t imagine what that poor little kitten was thinking…lol! Thanks for the high praises. I hope you like this recipe as much as we did! 🙂
Julia says
Yes! Bring on the peaches and plums! I need to try your recipe! It looks amazing!
The Mountain Kitchen says
Thanks, Julia. I hope you do give it a try. It was delicious and I think the leftovers the next day were even better. Happy FF! 🙂
Sandhya Nadkarni says
Debbie,
I absolutely love the flavor combinations in this dish! I love spicy food and coconut curries and have already pinned this recipe!Thank you so much for bringing this dish to Fiesta Friday. Let’s party!
The Mountain Kitchen says
Thanks for Pinning! I hope you like it as much as we did, Sandhya. Happy FF!!
Nancy says
Looks like you did those spices proud! Great idea to use the peaches and plums…this looks like one spectacular chicken dish. I imagine the flavors were Mmm Mmm good. Thanks for bringing it to Fiesta Friday!
The Mountain Kitchen says
Thanks, Nancy. I had fun with this one. Happy FF!
Debbie says
This looks incredible – pinning! Ok, now I’m hungry – I guess it’s time for breakfast!
The Mountain Kitchen says
It’s about 11 that’s brunch, Debbie…lol! Thanks!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook says
Whoa! I love the sound of this – so tasty and so delicious! I could eat the whole plate… maybe add more later. 😀
The Mountain Kitchen says
Thanks, Jhuls. It was delicious! Hope you will give this a try. Happy FF!!
Annie says
I love all these flavors – never would have thought to put them together – genius! I’m always looking for new recipes to sneak coconut milk into. YUM! 🙂
The Mountain Kitchen says
Thanks, Annie. I am with you on the coconut milk. This is only the second time I’ve used it. I need more!! ?
Loretta says
What a profusion of delectable flavors, love it!
The Mountain Kitchen says
Thank you, Loretta! I hope you will give this a try. 🙂
Judi Graber says
Looks like a good chicken recipe – a little sweet and a little hot! Always a good combination!
The Mountain Kitchen says
Thanks Judi. It’s full of flavor for sure.
Never in a million years would I think I would eat a dish like this one and who would have thunk I would make it too!