Best 8 Caribbean Grilled Chicken Salad Recipes

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Caribbean grilled chicken salad is a healthy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or a light lunch. The combination of grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing creates a salad that is both satisfying and refreshing. This guide will provide you with a step-by-step recipe to prepare a delicious Caribbean grilled chicken salad that is sure to impress your friends and family. We’ll cover the ingredients you’ll need, the steps involved in preparing the chicken and vegetables, and the best dressing to complement the salad. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey and learn how to make a Caribbean grilled chicken salad that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN SALAD WITH MANGO DRESSING



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A recipe for grilled Caribbean Chicken Salad packed with crisp veggies, black beans, juicy chicken and sweet oranges, topped with a tangy mango dressing.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Salad

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
2 teaspoons ground ginger
4 thin cut chicken breasts* (about 12 ounces)
1/2 small red onion (thinly sliced)
18 ounces chopped romaine lettuce (leafy greens and hearts)
2 red bell peppers (cored and diced)
1 cup canned reduced-sodium black beans (rinsed and drained)
15 ounces mandarin oranges in light syrup (drained (or substitute other juicy tropical fruits, such as diced mango or diced pineapple))
Fresh cilantro (for serving)
1 large mango* (peeled, pitted and roughly chopped or 1 1/4 cups frozen and thawed mango chunks)
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice ((about 2 medium size limes, though you may need additional if the limes are not very juicy))
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, and ginger in a gallon-sized ziptop bag, seal tightly pressing out all of the air, and "squish" to combine. Add the chicken, firmly seal the bag again, and move the chicken around gently so that all sides are coated and it lays flat when the bag is on its side. Let marinade for 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight. (If refrigerating overnight, let the chicken stand at room temperature for 30 minutes prior to grilling.) Meanwhile, prepare the dressing and other ingredients.
  • Place the sliced red onions in a small bowl with water. Let sit while you prepare the rest of the salad (this mellows the red onions' bite, while maintaining their flavor; if you like the taste of raw red onion as is, you can feel free to skip this step).
  • Make the dressing: Puree the mango, lime juice, honey, cumin, coriander, and cayenne in your food processor until smooth. With the processor running, drizzle in the olive oil and blend to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Use for salad, then store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake well before using.
  • Cook the chicken: Heat a grill pan or an outdoor grill over medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, lightly shake off the excess, and grill for about 2 minutes per side, until cooked through (see ingredient notes for more information about length of cooking time). Remove to plate and let stand for 5 minutes. Cut into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the romaine, red bell pepper, black beans, and red onion. Add the chicken, drizzle with the mango lime dressing. Toss to coat. Scatter the oranges and cilantro over the top, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 4) with 2 tablespoons of mango dressing, Calories 371 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 591 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 30 g

CARIBBEAN GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD



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Caribbean Grilled Chicken Salad - For the taste of the tropics enjoy this Chili's Caribbean Chicken Salad at home - easier than you think. It's absolutely packed with flavor!

Provided by Imma

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h12m

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 medium tomatoes (diced)
½ cup finely minced red onion
2 tsp. finely minced fresh cilantro
½ red bell pepper diced
2 tsp. finely diced (seeded jalapeno peppers)
1 teaspoons minced garlic
1 bunch Romaine lettuce
1-2 cup sliced red cabbage
1-2 cups fresh pineapple (sliced/diced)
3-4 boneless (skinless chicken breasts)
¼ cup teriyaki sauce
¼ cup pineapple juice or water
2 Tablespoons Jerk Seasoning spice
2 cups Plantain Chips (tortilla chips)
¼ cup Dijon mustard
1 cup honey
1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
2 tbsp. sesame oil
3 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp. lime juice/Lemon
½ to 1 tsp. grated lime zest

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients, tomatoes, onions, garlic, red bell pepper, jalapenos in a bowl, mix and place in the fridge until ready to be served until ready to serve.
  • Whisk together the honey lime dressing; honey mustard, Greek yogurt, sesame oil, lime juice/lemon juice and vinegar. Mix well to combine and adjust for seasoning. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • In a medium bowl add teriyaki, Jerk spice and water.
  • Cover with saran wrap or place in zip lock bag, let it marinate for about an hour or preferably overnight.
  • After chicken has marinated prepare a hot grill by spraying with cooking spray.
  • When ready to grill remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess marinade.
  • Grill on grill pan with about a tablespoon of oil. Grill chicken until cooked through, about five minutes per side. You may do this using a fry pan; instead of 1 tablespoon of oil use 2 tablespoons.
  • Let seat for a few minutes. Cut chicken into strip size or chunks pieces.
  • In a large plate arrange romaine lettuce, pica de galo, pineapple, and purple cabbage. Serve with plantain chips and honey lime dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 kcal, Carbohydrate 83 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 966 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 64 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN SALAD



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With just a few things done ahead of time, your dinner can be a breeze.

Provided by Marcy Dzurisin

Categories     Salad

Time 2h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup teriyaki marinade sauce
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
½ cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced jalapeno pepper
2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup Dijon mustard
¼ cup honey
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 ½ tablespoons cider vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons lime juice
¾ pound mixed salad greens
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
4 cups corn tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Place the chicken in a bowl, and cover with the teriyaki marinade sauce. Marinate at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  • In a small bowl mix the tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro. Cover salsa, and refrigerate.
  • In a small bowl, mix the mustard, honey, sugar, oil, vinegar, and lime juice. Cover dressing, and refrigerate.
  • Preheat the grill for high heat.
  • Lightly oil grill grate. Place chicken on the grill, and discard marinade. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.
  • Arrange mixed salad greens on plates. Spoon some of the salsa over each salad, and sprinkle with 1/4 of the pineapple chunks. Break tortilla chips into large chunks, and sprinkle over salads. Lay some of the grilled chicken strips on each salad. Finally, drizzle dressing over each salad, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.9 calories, Carbohydrate 68.8 g, Cholesterol 33.6 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1561.1 mg, Sugar 44.2 g

GRILLED CARIBBEAN CHICKEN THIGHS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed (about 3 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup mango nectar or tropical orange juice blend
Juice of 1 lime, plus wedges for serving
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon jarred jerk seasoning paste
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
3 Japanese eggplants (about 1 1/4 pounds), sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 mango, thinly sliced
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup basil leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Combine the mango nectar, lime juice, honey, soy sauce and 1 teaspoon jerk paste in a large bowl. Add the chicken; rub to coat.
  • Remove the chicken to a plate; brush with olive oil. Transfer the sauce mixture to a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat; simmer until slightly thickened, 7 minutes. Keep warm over low heat.
  • Meanwhile, transfer the chicken skin-side up to the grill, cover and cook until browned, about 15 minutes. Flip and grill until the skin is browned and crisp and the chicken is cooked through, 5 to 7 more minutes. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
  • Combine the olive oil and remaining 2 teaspoons jerk paste in a small bowl. Brush the eggplants with the jerk oil and season with salt. Grill until marked and tender, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a large bowl and add the mango, scallions and basil; season with salt and pepper. Pour the warm sauce over the chicken and serve with the eggplant-mango salad and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 762 calorie, Fat 44 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Cholesterol 265 milligrams, Sodium 376 milligrams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 50 grams

GRILLED JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Time 9h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

10 Scotch Bonnet chile peppers, chopped
1/4 cup each fresh basil and fresh thyme
1/4 cup minced fresh ginger
1/4 cup yellow mustard
4 garlic cloves
3 scallions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons each dried rosemary, chopped fresh parsley and brown mustard seeds
2 tablespoons each orange juice and white vinegar
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon each ground cloves and grated nutmeg
Lime juice
6 chicken thighs, skin removed
1 garlic clove, chopped
Coarse salt
2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lime juice
Caribbean hot sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup julienned strips jicama
1/2 cup each julienned strips red and yellow bell pepper
2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 avocado, sliced
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
Minced fresh chiles
Minced fresh cilantro
1 head Boston lettuce, leaves separated, washed and dried

Steps:

  • Make jerk rub: In a food processor combine jerk rub ingredients and process to a paste, stopping once or twice to scrape down sides of bowl with a rubber spatula. Cut several small slits in chicken and rub all over with jerk paste. Refrigerate, tightly covered, overnight. Preheat a barbecue grill and adjust heat to low. Grill chicken for about 40 minutes, turning once, until dark brown and crusty. Let cool and slice. Alternatively, bake chicken at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes, then broil 2 to 3 minutes until crisp.
  • Make dressing: On work surface sprinkle coarse salt over garlic and chop to a fine paste. Whisk garlic paste with lime juice and a few drops of hot sauce, to taste. Whisk in vegetable oil until emulsified. Assemble salad: In a bowl combine salad ingredients with chicken. Pour dressing over, toss to coat and arrange on a lettuce leaf lined platter.

GRILLED CARIBBEAN CHICKEN



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Chicken breasts with a fruity marinade. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association. Preparation time: 10 minutes.

Provided by Robyn Webb

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
¼ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons mango chutney
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
2 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • In a nonporous glass dish or bowl combine the orange juice, lime juice, chutney, ginger, oil, pepper sauce, oregano and cloves. Mix all together and add chicken. Toss to coat, cover dish and place in refrigerator. Marinate overnight.
  • Preheat grill to medium high heat or set oven to broil
  • Remove chicken from dish (dispose of remaining marinade) and grill or broil the chicken 6 inches from the heat source.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 43.1 mg, Sugar 3 g

CARIBBEAN GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH (OR SALAD)



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I saw this sandwich on a menu at a restaurant, and wrote down the description. After some research I came up with this. I am convinced the restaurant sandwich couldn't have been better! Its an amazing dish! We left off the bun and placed all the ingredients on a plate, salad style.I know it would be out of this world on a hawaiian bun, but we can't have bread..( sigh) It also listed swiss cheese as an ingredient, and altho we didn't use it, I did post it as part of the recipe.Time does not include marinating time, nor the time to cube the mango.

Provided by Lou6566

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 2 , 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon lemon peel, finely shredded if fresh
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 ripe mango, diced
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 large boneless chicken breasts
2 pineapple slices
2 slices swiss cheese
4 tomatoes, slices
2 slices red onions, large slices
lettuce
2 hawaiian rolls, if making sandwiches

Steps:

  • Mix together the ingredients for the marinade. Place chicken pieces in it and refrigerate for 4 hours, being sure it is covered with marinade.
  • Mix together the ingredients for the mango mayo, and place in refrigerator.
  • when chicken has finished marinading, grill it,and the pineapple slices til they are both perfect.
  • For sandwich:
  • place Chicken on bun, cover with swiss cheese, and top with pineapple slice, tomato slices, lettuce, onion slices, and top with mango mayo.
  • for salad:.
  • place lettuce, tomato slices, and onion slices on plate. Add chicken, and top with the cheese, then the pineapple slice. Dollop the mango mayo over all.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 738.7, Fat 45.4, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 126.2, Sodium 369.7, Carbohydrate 45.1, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 27.9, Protein 41.5

CREAMY CARIBBEAN GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD



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For RSC. If you don't have access to a grill, broil the chicken. Prep time does not include marinatinng chicken.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup light rum
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 cup chopped cilantro
2 cups diced papayas
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup sour cream (or more)
1 tablespoon dried tarragon
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8-1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ground fresh ginger

Steps:

  • In a plastic or glass container, marinate chicken in the rum, lime juice, orange juice, sugar and cilantro. Chill/marinate for at least 6 hours Turn once halway through).
  • Remove chicken from marinade (discard the marinade) and grill for about 6-8 minutes, (turning halfway through) or until done. If grilling is not possible, use your broiler.
  • Allow chicken to cool completely and then dice chicken small.
  • Place cooled, diced chicken in a mixing bowl. Add papaya, onion, coconut, raisins, sour cream, tarragon, pepper, salt and ginger. Toss well to evenly coat/mix.
  • Chill or serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 62.5, Sodium 155.7, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 17.6, Protein 20.9

Tips for Making Caribbean Grilled Chicken Salad

  • Choose the right chicken: Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for best results.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a flavorful mixture of spices and herbs will help to add flavor and moisture to the meat.
  • Grill the chicken: Grill the chicken over medium-high heat until it is cooked through. Be sure to flip the chicken regularly to prevent it from burning.
  • Make the salad: While the chicken is grilling, prepare the salad by combining your favorite greens, vegetables, and fruits in a large bowl. Toss the salad with a light dressing.
  • Combine the chicken and salad: Once the chicken is cooked, add it to the salad and toss to combine. Serve the salad immediately.

Conclusion

Caribbean grilled chicken salad is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for summer. The combination of grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and tropical fruits is refreshing and flavorful. This salad is also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.

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