Jamaican Jerk Chicken Pizza

Servings: 1 Pizza

Author: Chef Connie

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Jamaican Jerk Chicken Pizza

Jamaican Jerk Chicken is one of our favorite dishes at home. While we often enjoy it served over rice, this pizza variation is a fun and easy twist to throw together. The addition of pineapple adds a refreshing burst of sweetness that perfectly complements the bold, spicy flavors of the jerk chicken.

Prep time: 20 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 35 Min

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Ingredients

For the Jerk Chicken:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning (store-bought or homemade – recipe below)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Juice of ½ lime

Jerk Seasoning (if making your own):

• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

For the Pizza:

• 1 prepared pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
• ½ cup pizza or tomato sauce (or BBQ sauce for extra depth)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup cooked jerk chicken (sliced or diced)
• ½ cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
• ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
• Fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)
• Olive oil (for brushing crust)

Instructions

1. 1. Marinate the Chicken:
2.  In a bowl, mix the chicken with olive oil, lime juice, and jerk seasoning.
3. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to 24 hours for deeper flavor).
4. 2. Cook the Chicken:
5. Grill, pan-fry, or bake the marinated chicken until fully cooked (internal temp 165°F / 75°C).
6. Slice or dice and set aside.
7. 3. Prepare the Dough:
8. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
9. Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface into a 10–12-inch circle.
10. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel if using a stone.
11. 4. Assemble the Pizza
12. Spread tomato or BBQ sauce evenly over the dough.
13. Add shredded mozzarella cheese.
14. Distribute the jerk chicken, pineapple chunks, and red onion slices on top.
15. 5. Bake
16. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and browned.
17. Optional: brush crust edges with olive oil before or after baking for a golden finish.
18. 6. Garnish & Serve
19. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro (optional).
20. Slice and serve hot!

Notes

• Heat level: Adjust cayenne or add Scotch bonnet pepper for authentic Jamaican heat.
• Vegan twist: Use jerk-seasoned jackfruit or tofu and vegan cheese.
• Extra toppings: Try adding bell peppers or a drizzle of mango habanero sauce.

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Jamaican Jerk Chicken Pizza
Jamaican Jerk Chicken is one of our absolute favorite dishes to prepare and enjoy at home. Although we frequently serve it over rice, this delicious pizza variation offers a fun and easy twist that is simple to throw together. The addition of juicy pineapple provides a refreshing burst of sweetness that wonderfully balances and complements the bold, spicy, and aromatic flavors of the jerk chicken.