Best 8 Caribbean Reef Chicken Recipes

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Caribbean Reef Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of the Caribbean. With its unique blend of spices, tropical fruits, and tender chicken, this dish will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the sun-kissed beaches of the Caribbean. The combination of aromatic spices, sweet tropical fruits, and succulent chicken creates a culinary masterpiece that is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Whether you're looking for a weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, Caribbean Reef Chicken is guaranteed to satisfy and impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CARIBBEAN REEF CHICKEN



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Make and share this Caribbean Reef Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mandy

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 broiler chickens, halved
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
4 tablespoons dark rum, divided
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon clove, ground
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 drops hot pepper sauce
10 ounces chutney, mango
1 lemon, sliced for garnish
1 lime, sliced for garnish
parsley, chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • Sprinkle salt and pepper over washed and dried chicken. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, make Caribbean paste by mixing together sugar, 2 tablespoons of the rum, lime juice, lemon pepper, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, garlic powder, and hot pepper sauce; set aside.
  • Place the chicken, skin side up, in a large shallow baking pan. Rub Caribbean paste evenly over the chicken.
  • Bake in a 400°F oven for 45 minutes or until the chicken is fork tender.
  • In a blender, place chutney and remaining 2 tablespoons of rum,process to blend.
  • Spoon chutney mixture over chicken and bake about 3 minutes more or until chutney is warm.
  • Arrange chicken on a serving platter. Garnish with lime, lemon, and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Fat 34.7, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 172.5, Sodium 315.4, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 13.4, Protein 43.1

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon allspice
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup orange juice, fresh
1 tablespoon lime zest
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons freshly chopped thyme leaves
2 tablespoons jalapeno, seeded, diced
2 teaspoons freshly grated or chopped ginger
1 clove garlic
Salt and pepper
4 chicken breasts, bone and skin on
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Puree all ingredients except chicken in food processor. Add marinade and chicken to re-sealable plastic bag, mix thoroughly and let marinate, refrigerated, for 4 to 8 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat grill to high, remove excess marinade from chicken and place on grill. Grill each side of chicken for 3 to 4 minutes then place on a pan and finish in the oven for 15 minutes.
  • Squeeze a lime wedge over each piece of chicken and serve.

GRILLED CARIBBEAN FREE RANGE CHICKEN



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Flavorful way to grill chicken. Don't be afraid of the peppers and hot sauce - the taste after grilling is still relatively mild. Please use free range chicken if your market carries it fresh. Goes perfect with brown rice and grilled zucchini.

Provided by JRock

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 8h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup rum
5 tablespoons light soy sauce
¼ cup lime juice
¼ cup brown sugar
12 cloves garlic, minced
2 ½ tablespoons finely minced fresh ginger root
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
7 drops hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™) to taste
1 serrano pepper, finely chopped
4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the rum, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, thyme, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce, and serrano pepper. Pierce the chicken on all sides with a fork. Place chicken in a shallow container, and cover with the marinade. Seal container, and marinate chicken in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • Lightly oil grill grate. Discard marinade and place chicken on the grill. Cook 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 129.4 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 48.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 743.5 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

CARIBBEAN BBQ CHICKEN



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Make and share this Caribbean BBQ Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by alligirl

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 8 pieces, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 lbs chicken, cut up (broiler or fryer)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 cup brown sugar & hickory barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium heat.
  • Trim and discard excess fat from chicken.
  • Mix seasonings in small bowl until well blended; stir in lime juice to form paste.
  • Rub evenly onto the chicken.
  • Place chicken, skin side up, on grill; cover grill with lid.
  • Grill 15 min.; turn over.
  • Brush with 1/4 cup of the barbecue sauce.
  • Grill an additional 10 min.; turn over.
  • Brush with remaining 1/4 cup barbecue sauce.
  • Continue grilling 5 minute or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 170°F or until juices run clear).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 629.7, Fat 41.1, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 204.1, Sodium 403.2, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 6.7, Protein 50.9

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN



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Chicken breast is coated in a delicately spiced, and slightly sweet breading, then baked with grapefruit juice and nectarine.

Provided by KS

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
¼ cup duck sauce
¼ cup marinara sauce
1 teaspoon mango hot sauce
¾ cup fresh pink grapefruit juice, divided
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1 ripe nectarine, pitted and sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix together paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper. Toss with chicken breasts until evenly coated. In a bowl, combine duck sauce, marinara sauce, mango hot sauce and 1/4 cup grapefruit juice. Coat chicken evenly with sauce mixture. Place bread crumbs in a shallow dish, and dredge chicken until evenly breaded. Place chicken in baking dish. Place nectarine slices around the edge of baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn the chicken, pour 1/2 cup grapefruit juice over chicken, and continue cooking for another 15 minutes or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 32.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1239.5 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

CARIBBEAN REEF CHICKEN



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Number Of Ingredients 15

0.5 cups dark brown sugar
4 tablespoons dark rum
1 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
1 teaspoons ginger
0.5 teaspoons ground clove
0.5 teaspoons cinnamon
0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
2 drops pepper sauce
4 units chicken breasts
10 ounces mango chutney
1 units for
1 slices lemon
1 units parsley
1 units mango

Steps:

  • Mix paste by mixing sugar, half the rum, lime juice, lemon pepper, ginger, clove, cinnamon, garlic powder, and hot pepper sauce. Set aside.
  • Place chicken pieces in shallow baking pan, rub paste evenly over chicken. Bake 400°F for 20 min. or until fork tender.
  • Mix chutney with remaining rum and spoon over chicken and bake another 3 min until warm. Garnish with lime and lemon slices, parsley and fresh mango and pineapple. Serve with rice and black beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

EASY CARIBBEAN CHICKEN



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This is a very simple recipe that uses easy-to-find ingredients. Serve with some steamed vegetables for a complete meal. Use cubes of pork or even shrimp instead of the chicken. -Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 teaspoons garlic-herb seasoning blend
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
Hot cooked rice
Fresh cilantro leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and seasoning; saute until chicken is lightly browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, pineapple and barbecue sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until flavors are blended and chicken is cooked through, 5-7 minutes. Serve with rice and, if desired, cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 605mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic exchanges

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN



Caribbean chicken image

fruity dish for the slow cooker

Provided by vstothard

Time 6h

Yield Serves 3

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Fry the onion, celery, carrot mushrooms and pepper in a large frying. Add the chicken joints and fry until browned all over.
  • Drain the peaches and pineapple, reserving the juice and add them to the pan.
  • Blend the cornflour and paprika with soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, vinegar and reserved juice. Add seasoning, boiling water and and bring to the boil, stirring continuously.
  • Transfer to the slow cooker and cook for 5 - 6 hours.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. This is especially important for the chicken, seafood, and vegetables.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken or seafood, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the food from cooking evenly.
  • Season the food well: Season the chicken, seafood, and vegetables with plenty of salt, pepper, and other spices. This will help to bring out the flavor of the food.
  • Cook the food to the proper temperature: Make sure to cook the chicken and seafood to the proper temperature. This will help to ensure that the food is safe to eat and that it has the best flavor.
  • Garnish the dish: Once the dish is cooked, garnish it with fresh herbs, vegetables, or citrus zest. This will help to brighten up the dish and make it more visually appealing.

Conclusion:

Caribbean Reef Chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish even better. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give Caribbean Reef Chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!

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