Best 10 Caribbean Style Chicken Salad Recipes

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In the world of Caribbean cuisine, there exists a delightful and flavorful dish known as "Caribbean Style Chicken Salad." This salad offers a harmonious blend of tropical flavors, fresh ingredients, and the vibrant spirit of the Caribbean. Whether you are looking for a light and refreshing lunch option, a zesty side dish for a potluck, or a tantalizing appetizer to impress your guests, Caribbean Style Chicken Salad is a culinary creation that deserves your attention. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind crafting this irresistible salad.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN SALAD



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Work that skillet with the chicken and seasonings, and you'll cruise upon Island flavors to brag about without leaving home!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 27m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1/4 cup blackened seasoning blend
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 cups bite-size pieces mixed salad greens
3 cups peeled and diced fresh peaches
1 cup sliced red onion
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 1/3 cups fruit-flavored vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Place chicken in heavy-duty resealable plastic food-storage bag. Sprinkle seasoning blend over chicken; seal bag and shake until chicken is evenly coated.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 10 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink in center. Remove chicken from skillet; drain on paper towels.
  • Toss salad greens, peaches, onion and bell pepper in large bowl; divide evenly among 8 plates. Top with chicken. Drizzle with vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 850 mg

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 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

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN



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You'd be hard-pressed to find a marinade this flavorful at any store! Add or subtract the jalapenos to suit your crew's taste, and you'll be grilling a new family favorite before you know it. - Rusty Collins, Orlando, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup honey
3 tablespoons canola oil
6 green onions, sliced
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
3 teaspoons dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the first 9 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Pour 1/2 cup into a small bowl for basting; cover and refrigerate. Pour remaining marinade into a bowl or shallow dish. Add chicken and turn to coat; cover and refrigerate for up to 6 hours., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. On a greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-6 minutes on each side, basting frequently with the reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LAYERED CARIBBEAN CHICKEN SALAD



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For a tropical theme party or casual buffet, this colorful creation will bring a ray of sunshine.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups torn romaine lettuce
3 cups cut-up cooked chicken
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
2 ripe medium mangoes, seed removed, peeled and chopped
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, if desired
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Red pepper sauce, if desired

Steps:

  • In 3-quart glass trifle bowl, layer lettuce, chicken, black beans, tomatoes and mangoes.
  • In jar with tight-fitting lid, shake dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad; serve immediately. Or, cover and refrigerate salad and dressing separately up to 4 hours; drizzle salad with dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN SALAD



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This is a great summer salad. It's really easy to make, and kids love it. I like to stuff the salad into pitas and serve it like that, but it can stand alone as well.

Provided by mosma

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 42m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
salt and pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 lb boneless chicken breast
1 fresh mango, peeled and cubed
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
1/2 medium jicama, peeled and cut into thin sticks
1/2 head green leaf lettuce, washed, dried, and sliced

Steps:

  • Whisk lime juice, honey, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Drizzle in oil, whisking until thickened.
  • Place 1/4 c dressing in a shallow dish. Add chicken and marinate, covered, in fridge for 1 hour.
  • Heat grill to medium and oil rack. Grill Chicken for 6 minutes per side, until cooked through, or broil for 5 min per side.
  • Cool slightly, then cut into 1/2"-thick slices.
  • Put remaining ingredients and chicken into a bowl. Drizzle with remaining dressing.
  • Optional: Stuff salad into pitas and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.6, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 91.3, Carbohydrate 56.2, Fiber 16.1, Sugar 19.6, Protein 35.6

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN SALAD



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Dressing made with lime and curry powder gives this chicken and rice salad island flavor. Golden raisins, tomatoes and peanuts add color and crunch.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 15m

Yield Makes 6 servings, 1 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 pkg. (6 oz. each) OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Strips, chopped
2 cups cooked rice
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup oil
2 Tbsp. lime juice
2 tsp. curry powder
1/2 tsp. onion salt
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup PLANTERS Salted Peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, rice, tomatoes, celery and raisins in large bowl.
  • Beat oil, lime juice, curry powder, onion salt, dry mustard and hot pepper sauce with wire whisk until well blended. Add to chicken mixture; toss to coat. Cover.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Stir in peanuts just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 580 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 9 g, Protein 15 g

CARIBBEAN STYLE CHICKEN SALAD



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I made this recipe to use up some leftover grilled chicken. The chicken was grilled using a Caribbean Jerk marinade, so I wanted to enhance that characteristic. This is the recipe I ended up creating, the kids loved it and so did I. "Cooking" time is actually chilling time.

Provided by Catfish Charlie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 grilled chicken breast
1/2 cup seedless black grapes
1 black plum
1 stalk celery
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon molasses
1 dash black pepper
1 dash ground cumin
1 dash dill weed
1 dash allspice
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 lime
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons pecans, chips

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken, plum, and celery into bite-sized pieces and cut the grapes in half.
  • Zest and juice the 1/2 lime, or use 3 whole limes if using key limes.
  • Roughly chop the cilantro.
  • In a bowl, mix the fruit, chicken, lime juice and zest together with all the remaining ingredients.
  • Chill for 1/2 hour and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.6, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 13.4, Sodium 416.6, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 6.6, Protein 3.8

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD



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"A friend of mine loved the food served at her wedding reception. Afterward, we re-created the menu, including this salad with its refreshing citrus accent."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup thawed nonalcoholic pina colada mix, divided
1 cup tangerine or mandarin orange segments
1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons crushed pineapple
1 green onion, chopped
4 pitted ripe olives, sliced
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice
4 teaspoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 cups torn romaine or iceberg lettuce

Steps:

  • Combine chicken and 1/4 cup pina colada mix. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir chicken mixture over medium heat until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from the heat; set aside., Combine the tangerines, celery, pineapple, onion and olives in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, mayonnaise, cheese, garlic, salt, pepper and the remaining pina colada mix., Add chicken and romaine to the tangerine mixture; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CARIBBEAN-STYLE CHICKEN SALAD



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This is a great summer salad. It's really easy to make, and kids love it. I like to stuff the salad into pitas and serve it like that, but it can stand alone as well.

Provided by Avigayil

Categories     Salad Recipes

Time 1h42m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup lime juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons honey
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup olive oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted and diced
1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
½ jicama, sliced into matchsticks
½ head green leaf lettuce, rinsed and torn

Steps:

  • Whisk together lime juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper until blended. Slowly whisk in olive oil until incorporated. Mix half of this dressing with the chicken breasts, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour. Refrigerate the remaining dressing for later use.
  • Heat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
  • Grill chicken breasts until no longer pink, about 6 minutes per side. Set aside and allow to cool while proceeding with recipe. Toss together mango, black beans, bell pepper, and jicama in a large bowl with reserved dressing. Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with salad.
  • To serve, line a serving bowl with the green leaf lettuce and mound the chicken salad into the middle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.6 g, Cholesterol 65.9 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 13.7 g, Protein 34.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 657.1 mg, Sugar 19.5 g

Tips for Making the Best Caribbean-Style Chicken Salad:

- Use high-quality ingredients: Opt for fresh, free-range chicken, ripe vegetables, and flavorful herbs and spices. - Don't overcook the chicken: To ensure tender and juicy chicken, cook it until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). - Let the chicken cool completely: Allow the chicken to cool completely before shredding or dicing it for the salad. This will prevent the salad from becoming watery. - Use a variety of vegetables: Incorporate a mix of colorful and flavorful vegetables such as bell peppers, cucumbers, onions, celery, and carrots. - Don't skimp on the herbs and spices: Use a generous amount of fresh herbs like cilantro, parsley, and thyme, as well as warm spices like cumin, paprika, and chili powder. - Adjust the dressing to your liking: Feel free to adjust the amount of mayonnaise, mustard, and lime juice in the dressing to suit your taste preferences. - Serve chilled: For the best flavor and texture, chill the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Caribbean-style chicken salad is a flavorful and refreshing dish that combines the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean with the convenience of a classic chicken salad. With its tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and tangy dressing, this salad is perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or as a light and healthy lunch option. Experiment with different ingredient combinations and adjust the dressing to your liking to create a chicken salad that's uniquely yours. Whether you're a fan of Caribbean cuisine or simply looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy chicken salad, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

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