Jerk Chicken Pineapple Tray Bake

• 190 g chicken breast, cut into 3 cm pieces — Boneless skinless chicken breast, raw
• 180 g baby potatoes, halved — Raw baby potatoes
• 120 g pineapple, cut into 3 cm pieces — Fresh pineapple
• 100 g red pepper, cut into 3 cm pieces — Raw red bell pepper
• 70 g black beans — Low-sodium canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 9 g oil, divided — Avocado oil
• 18 g lime juice — Fresh lime juice
• 6 g hot sauce — Cayenne pepper hot sauce
• 1 g allspice — Ground allspice
• 0.8 g thyme — Dried thyme leaves
• 1.2 g garlic powder — Garlic powder
• 0.2 g cinnamon — Ground cinnamon
• 0.8 g salt, divided — Fine salt

Method

1. 1Start the potatoesHeat oven to 425°F. Toss potatoes with 4 g oil and half the salt.425°FLook for: The mixture is even and ready for the next action, with no dry pockets.Safety: Use oven mitts around the hot tray.
2. 2Spread cut-side downSpread cut-side down, and roast for 10 minutes.10 minLook for: Potato cut sides are beginning to brown and release cleanly from the tray.
3. 3Season the jerk chickenStir lime, hot sauce, allspice, thyme, garlic, cinnamon, remaining 5 g oil, and remaining salt.Look for: The mixture is even and ready for the next action, with no dry pockets.
4. 4Toss thoroughly with chickenToss thoroughly with chicken until every piece is evenly coated.1 min 30 secLook for: Every chicken piece has a thin fragrant red-brown coating.Safety: Wash hands and sanitize surfaces after handling raw chicken.
5. 5Finish the trayTurn potatoes, add chicken, pineapple, pepper.Look for: Everything is evenly positioned and ready for the next action.
6. 6Dry black beans in one layerDry black beans in one layer, and roast 15 to 18 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.18 min · 165°FLook for: Chicken is deeply browned, pineapple caramelized, potatoes tender, and beans steaming.Safety: Verify the thickest chicken piece reaches 165°F.
7. 7Rest and serveRest the tray for 5 minutes so the texture can settle before the next action.5 minLook for: The full resting or chilling time is complete.
8. 8Toss once through the collected jerk juicesToss once through the collected jerk juices, and transfer every component to one dinner bowl.Look for: Juices cling to the chicken and the browned edges remain visible.Safety: Serve promptly or refrigerate within 2 hours.