Best 11 Big Rays Tropical Island Chicken Recipes

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Searching for a dish that tantalizes your taste buds and transports you to a tropical paradise? Look no further than "Big Ray's Tropical Island Chicken," a culinary masterpiece that captures the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean. This delectable dish, inspired by the vibrant cuisine of the islands, promises an explosion of tropical flavors in every bite.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

TROPICAL ISLAND CHICKEN



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The marinade makes a savory statement in this all-time-favorite chicken recipe that I served at our son's pirate-themed birthday party. It smelled so good on the grill that guests could hardly wait to try a piece! -Sharon Hanson, Franklin, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon sugar
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 broiler/fryer chickens (3 to 4 pounds each), quartered

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine first 10 ingredients. Set aside 1/3 cup for basting; cover and refrigerate. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Place chicken over drip pan; grill, covered, over indirect medium heat 45-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, turning and basting frequently with reserved marinade during the last 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 1199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

BIG RAY'S TROPICAL ISLAND CHICKEN



Big Ray's Tropical Island Chicken image

Watch the grilling time so these won't get too well done.

Provided by bfr610

Categories     Chicken Thighs

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 limes, juiced
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon ground cumin
8 chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Stir lime juice, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, and cumin together in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag, add chicken, coat chicken with the marinade, squeeze bag to remove excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 1 hour to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken thighs from the marinade and shake to remove excess moisture. Discard remaining marinade.
  • Cook the chicken thighs until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 166.2 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

TREASURE ISLAND CHICKEN



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A sweet and tangy chicken with sauce left over to use as a gravy. Love to serve this with rice and peas and cover the chicken and rice with the sauce before serving. Got this recipe from Mom.

Provided by Bow8651

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 lbs chicken breasts, and legs
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 1/2 cups orange juice

Steps:

  • Remove skin from chicken breasts and legs. Place chicken in baking dish bone side up. Amount of chicken you can cook depends on the size of your baking dish. 2 QT dish can make just over 3 lbs, which should be enough to serve 6.
  • Bake chicken at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • After chicken has cooked for about 20 minutes, melt butter in saucepan. Once melted, stir in remaining ingredients. Cook over medium heat and stir sauce until thickened.
  • Remove chicken from oven and dish. Drain fat and wipe down dish. Place chicken back in dish bone side down. Cover with sauce and bake at 350 degrees for another 30 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from oven and dish. Drain sauce from dish into gravy boat. As stated, love to serve with rice and peas, but that all open to interpretation. Cover chicken and rice with sauce at will before serving. Then get down to enjoying the tasty goodness.

BIG RAY'S TROPICAL ISLAND CHICKEN



Big Ray's Tropical Island Chicken image

Watch the grilling time so these won't get too well done.

Provided by bfr610

Categories     Chicken Thighs

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 limes, juiced
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon ground cumin
8 chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Stir lime juice, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, and cumin together in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag, add chicken, coat chicken with the marinade, squeeze bag to remove excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 1 hour to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken thighs from the marinade and shake to remove excess moisture. Discard remaining marinade.
  • Cook the chicken thighs until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 166.2 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

BIG RAY'S TROPICAL ISLAND CHICKEN



Big Ray's Tropical Island Chicken image

Watch the grilling time so these won't get too well done.

Provided by bfr610

Categories     Chicken Thighs

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 limes, juiced
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon ground cumin
8 chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Stir lime juice, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, and cumin together in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag, add chicken, coat chicken with the marinade, squeeze bag to remove excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 1 hour to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken thighs from the marinade and shake to remove excess moisture. Discard remaining marinade.
  • Cook the chicken thighs until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 166.2 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

ISLAND CHICKEN



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This recipe was given to chef Keith Famie by one of the locals from Bora-Bora. It really showcases the flavor of Polynesia. This is a nice change of pace from your regular roasted chicken. The chicken gets crispy on the outside, but is nice and tender on the inside. Note: Use low-sodium soy sauce so the chicken doesn't get too salty.

Provided by LifeIsGood

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons light low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon light brown sugar, unpacked
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup honey
1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest, chopped
1 (3 lb) whole chickens
salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Glaze:.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk the soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, ginger, garlic, honey and orange zest together. Reduce the glaze by one-third and then cool to room temperature.
  • Chicken:.
  • Put the chicken on a wire reack iwth a drip pan underneath. Season outside and inside the chicken with salt and pepper, to taste, then put in the oven.
  • Roast the chicken for about 15 mintues, then turn the temp down to 350 degrees F. Roast an additional 20 minutes. Brush the glaze on the chicken and return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes. (If you have a larger chicken you may need to increase the time so the chicken fully cooks.).
  • Remove chicken from the oven and sprinkle the shredded coconut over the whole chicken. Place back in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until the coconut is toasted.
  • Remove the chicken form the oven and let rest for about 5 minutes. Carve and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 637.9, Fat 39.4, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 160.4, Sodium 422, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 27.6, Protein 38.9

BIG RAY'S TROPICAL ISLAND CHICKEN



Big Ray's Tropical Island Chicken image

Watch the grilling time so these won't get too well done.

Provided by bfr610

Categories     Chicken Thighs

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 limes, juiced
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon ground cumin
8 chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Stir lime juice, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, and cumin together in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag, add chicken, coat chicken with the marinade, squeeze bag to remove excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 1 hour to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken thighs from the marinade and shake to remove excess moisture. Discard remaining marinade.
  • Cook the chicken thighs until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 166.2 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

BIG RAY'S TROPICAL ISLAND CHICKEN



Big Ray's Tropical Island Chicken image

Watch the grilling time so these won't get too well done.

Provided by bfr610

Categories     Chicken Thighs

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 limes, juiced
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon ground cumin
8 chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Stir lime juice, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, and cumin together in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag, add chicken, coat chicken with the marinade, squeeze bag to remove excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 1 hour to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken thighs from the marinade and shake to remove excess moisture. Discard remaining marinade.
  • Cook the chicken thighs until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 166.2 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

TROPICAL ISLAND CHICKEN



Tropical Island Chicken image

Make and share this Tropical Island Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 lbs bone in chicken thighs or 4 lbs chicken legs
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 tablespoons garlic salt
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
1/4 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400*. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange chicken pieces on prepared baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, mix together ginger, paprika, onion powder and garlic salt. Add the Worcestershire sauce and mix well. Divide this mixture and brush half over the chicken pieces. Bake for 15 minutes. Turn chicken pieces and baste with remaining half of Worcestershire sauce mixture; bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, combine ketchup, soy sauce, pineapple and brown sugar. Carefully spoon the pineapple mixture over baked chicken. Bake an additional 30 minutes. Serve hot.

TANGY TROPICAL CHICKEN



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In this colorful dish, exotic fruits such as mango and pineapple beautifully complement the chicken and lend a pleasant hint of sweetness that's balanced by a bit of soy sauce. -Christina Aho, Naples, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
2 cups chopped peeled mangoes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons Thai chili sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Hot cooked rice and thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with mangoes, onion, red pepper and garlic. In a small bowl, combine the pineapple juice, orange juice, soy sauce, chili sauce and pepper; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours., Remove chicken mixture to a serving platter; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan. Bring juices to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve with chicken mixture, rice and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 760mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

GREEK ISLAND CHICKEN



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This recipe is an internet find, though I've forgotten where. Its quick to put together, and served over rice, coucous or orzo makes an entire meal. I'm not sure how authentically Greek it is, but we like the flavor combinations: the sweetness of the cinnamon and the honey balanced by the acidity of the wine and lemon. Make sure to use a drinkable wine for best results.

Provided by FlemishMinx

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, cut in strips
3/4 ounce sun-dried tomato (not oil-packed)
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
1/3 cup pitted black olives, sliced
1 lemon, sliced and pips removed
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon honey
salt and pepper
chopped parsley, to garnish

Steps:

  • Add oil to a large skillet over medium heat, and saute chicken breasts on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from skillet, and set aside.
  • Add onion and red pepper to skillet and saute for one minute.
  • Add garlic, and continue cooking for 3 minutes, or until onion begins to go limp.
  • Cut the sun-dried tomatoes in half, and add them to the skillet, along with all remaining ingredients except lemons and parsley.
  • Mix well.
  • Add the chicken breasts and any collected juices back to the pan, turning them over once to get them covered with the skillet juices.
  • Lay the lemon slices on top of the other vegetables around the skillet.
  • Cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, occasionally basting breasts with pan juices.
  • Remove cover and cook 5 additional minutes, until chicken is tender and the sauce is slightly reduced.
  • If you want a less liquid sauce, remove the chicken to serving dish at this point, increase heat and boil a minute or two, or until juices are boiled down to your desire.
  • Spoon sauce and vegetables over chicken, garnish with parsley and serve.

Tips:

  • Make sure to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for this recipe. This will help the chicken cook evenly and quickly.
  • If you don't have coconut oil, you can substitute another type of oil, such as olive oil or vegetable oil.
  • The amount of time you cook the chicken will depend on the thickness of the chicken breasts or thighs. Cook the chicken until it is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, vegetables, or salad.

Conclusion:

Big Ray's Tropical Island Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or potluck. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful mixture of coconut milk, lime juice, and spices, then grilled to perfection. The result is a tender, juicy chicken that is packed with flavor. Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, vegetables, or salad, and enjoy a taste of the tropics.

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