Dump-and-Bake Jerk Chicken

INGREDIENTS

lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite-sized pieces

1 tbsp

cornstarch

Salt and pepper (to taste)

1 tbsp

orange zest

green onions, sliced (plus additional for garnish, if desired)

3 tsp

minced fresh garlic (I like to use a squeeze bottle of minced garlic from the produce section as a shortcut)

1/2

sweet onion, cut into large chunks

1/2

jalapeno pepper, seeds and ribs removed*

1/2 cup

less sodium soy sauce

1/4 cup

apple cider vinegar

2 tbsp

olive oil

2 tbsp

brown sugar

1 tsp

fresh thyme leaves (or about ½ teaspoon dried thyme)

1/4 tsp

ground cloves

1/4 tsp

ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp

ground allspice

Optional for serving: cooked rice; grilled fresh pineapple