Caribbean Chicken Recipe

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This recipe for Caribbean Chicken is an easy and tasty way to make your favorite protein a little more interesting. Pair it with rice, green beans or any other veggies you like in order to create a delicious meal that’s perfect for dinner tonight!

Ingredients

The key to making Caribbean Chicken is to marinate the chicken. To make the chicken marinade, you need the following ingredients:

• 4 medium green onions sliced
• 1-2 jalapeno chilis seeded and chopped (for additional heat, leave seeds in)
• ⅓ cup lemon juice
• ¼  cup honey warmed slightly to soften
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• ¼  teaspoon ground allspice
• ¼  teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Salt and black pepper to taste

How To Make Caribbean Chicken

1. Add marinade ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine. Place chicken in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag.
2. Pour marinade over chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
3. Prep your grill or heavy flat-bottom skillet by heating it on medium-high heat.
4. Remove chicken from marinade and place on the grill or skillet. (Use a non-stick skillet or add olive oil to skillet prior to cooking chicken.)
5. Cover and cook for 6-7 minutes per side or until internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. Baste with marinade during cooking, but discard any remaining marinade before serving.

My favorite thing to do with it is to place it on top of a bed of chopped lettuce along with chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, spicy black beans, cheese, and matchstick carrots. Top all of that with a Cilantro Avocado dressing and transport your taste buds to the Caribbean.

Kitchen Notes

• To add some color, top with a few sprigs of fresh cilantro and serve with lemon and/or lime wedges.
• This chicken is delicious served with fresh pineapple and coconut rice.
• If you’re not a fan of spicy foods, then be sure to remove the seeds and pith (the white membrane) from the jalapenos. This will help cut down on the heat.
• If your chicken does not have the beautiful brown glaze, let it cook for a little while longer so that all of the flavors caramelize. Be sure to keep an eye on it, though, because you don’t want to overcook it. Chicken is “done” once the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

Lynda – Southern Kissed

Caribbean Chicken Recipe

4.34 from 6 votes

This recipe for Caribbean Chicken is easy to pull together and it adds a bit of flavor to otherwise plain chicken.  Pair it with your favorite rice and a green side for a delicious meal. 

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Additional Time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: Caribbean

Calories: 507

Ingredients Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 4 4-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

For the Marinade:

• 4 medium green onions sliced
• 1-2 jalapeno chilis seeded and chopped (for additional heat, leave seeds in)
• ⅓ cup lemon juice
• ¼ cup honey warmed slightly to soften
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

 

1. Add marinade ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine. Place chicken in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag.
2. Pour marinade over chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
3. Prep your grill or heavy flat-bottom skillet by heating it on medium-high heat.
4. Remove chicken from marinade and place on the grill or skillet. (Use a non-stick skillet or add olive oil to skillet prior to cooking chicken.)
5. Cover and cook for 6-7 minutes per side or until internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. Baste with marinade during cooking, but discard any remaining marinade before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 507kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 54gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 169mgSodium: 721mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20g

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Notes

Recipe originally appeared at Katom.com and reprinted with permission.

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Leave a comment below and tell me how you served this Caribbean chicken—over rice, in a bowl, or straight off the grill? If those island flavors won you over, be sure to pin the recipe so it’s ready whenever you’re craving a little tropical escape at dinnertime.