Best 9 Easy Caribbean Chicken Recipes

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Dive into the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean with this delightful "Easy Caribbean Chicken" recipe. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a harmonious blend of spices, fresh herbs, and tender chicken. This culinary journey will take you on a tropical adventure, transforming your kitchen into an aromatic oasis. Whether you're hosting a vibrant gathering or simply seeking a flavorful weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to transport your senses to the sun-kissed shores of the Caribbean.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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

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 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.

QUICK AND EASY CARIBBEAN CHICKEN



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this is one of those magical recipies where the ingredients take a life of their own together. Its a real favourite in our house and very easy to make. The hanabero chilli split open once and it was like dynamite ! But we ate it anyway.

Provided by charmaine curry

Categories     Stew

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 skinless chicken thighs
4 cloves garlic
2 red onions
1 the lime, juice of
1 -2 green chili
1 bunch fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon allspice (jamaican pimento)
1 pint chicken stock
white wine
1 habanero pepper
peanut oil

Steps:

  • Put the chicken in a bowl with the chopped garlic, chopped onion, chopped green chillies, allspice and lime juice.
  • Leave to marinade for at least an hour, preferably over night.
  • Scrape the marinade off the chicken and reserve.
  • Fry the chicken in the oil.
  • Return the marinade to the pan with the stock and or wine, to cover the chicken.
  • Put the WHOLE hanabero chilli in the middle and let it simmer.
  • It should perfume the dish without adding heat.
  • I serve this with a tin of red kidney beans, thyme, garlic and creamed coconut in, and a watercress salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 118.1, Sodium 294.6, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 5.6, Protein 31.3

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



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Enjoy this flavorful chicken that's baked with onion and black beans - perfect for island-style dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 chicken drumsticks (about 1 pound)
4 chicken thighs (about 1 pound)
1 medium mango, peeled, pitted and cubed (1 cup)
1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
1 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, undrained

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°.
  • Place chicken pieces, skin sides up, in ungreased rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches. Bake uncovered 40 minutes. Drain excess fat from baking dish.
  • Mix remaining ingredients; spoon over and around chicken pieces. Cover and bake about 30 minutes or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fiber 15 g, Protein 50 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1210 mg

JAMAICAN BROWN STEW CHICKEN



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I've been wanting to make this for a while since I love any kind of braised or stewed chicken recipes, especially ones that have similar ingredients as jerk chicken. While I might make a few adjustments next time, this really did come out amazingly well. Serve over steamed rice with green peas and garnish with fresh thyme.

Provided by Chef John

Time 14h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 tablespoon minced habanero pepper
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
½ cup sliced green onions, divided
2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
8 (5 ounce) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 pinch kosher salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
4 cups chicken broth
⅓ cup ketchup
2 each bay leaves
1 cup sliced carrot
1 cup bell peppers, mini sweet peppers

Steps:

  • Place habanero, thyme, garlic, ginger, light parts of green onions, brown sugar, black pepper, kosher salt, smoked paprika, allspice, and vinegar for marinade into a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Make 2 slices into the skin side of each thigh, perpendicular to the bone, about 1 inch apart, cutting all the way down to the bone. Add chicken thighs to the marinade and toss thoroughly until evenly coated. Place a piece of plastic wrap over the chicken and transfer to the refrigerator, 12 hours or overnight. If possible, toss several times during the marinating time.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade. Scrape off any chunks of marinade from chicken into the bowl and reserve for later.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large, deep, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until almost smoking hot. Add chicken and brown well on both sides, about 5 minutes, working in batches if necessary. Once all the chicken is browned, remove to the marinade bowl and reserve.
  • Heat the same pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and a pinch of salt; saute in the fat until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon brown sugar and cook until everything caramelizes and turns a dark brown, 3 to 5 minutes more.
  • Carefully add chicken broth, ketchup, and bay leaves to the pan; bring to a boil. Add carrots, bell peppers, browned chicken thighs, and reserved marinade.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is tender and no longer pink in the centers, and the sauce has reduced and thickened, 1 to 1 1/2 hours, skimming the excess fat that comes to the top and basting the chicken with the sauce occasionally. Taste and adjust seasoning. Toss in reserved sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 91.3 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 1318.6 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

SIMPLE CARIBBEAN JERK CHICKEN



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I like jerk chicken but often don't have all the exotic ingredients. This simplifies the mix by using dry italian dressing. Yummy on the Grill!

Provided by princess buttercup

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 1/2 lbs chicken pieces

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except chicken in bowl.
  • Pour over chicken.
  • Cover and marinate 1 hour or over night in fridge.
  • GRILL it!
  • Enjoy!

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN



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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:

  • Choose the Right Cut of Chicken: Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for a quick and easy cooking experience.
  • Marinate the Chicken: Marinating the chicken in a flavorful mixture of Caribbean spices and herbs enhances its taste and tenderness.
  • Use a Cast-Iron Skillet: A cast-iron skillet provides even heat distribution, resulting in perfectly cooked and browned chicken.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Skillet: Avoid overcrowding the skillet with chicken pieces to prevent steaming and ensure proper browning.
  • Cook the Chicken Over Medium Heat: Cooking the chicken over medium heat allows it to cook thoroughly without burning.
  • Baste the Chicken: Basting the chicken with the marinade or pan juices during cooking adds extra flavor and keeps it moist.
  • Check the Internal Temperature: Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken. It should reach 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
  • Garnish and Serve: Garnish the cooked chicken with fresh herbs, lime wedges, or a sprinkle of chili flakes before serving.

Conclusion:

This collection of Caribbean chicken recipes offers a delightful culinary journey through the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean. Whether you prefer the spicy kick of jerk chicken or the aromatic blend of herbs in coconut chicken, there's a recipe here to satisfy every palate. With careful preparation, attention to detail, and a touch of Caribbean flair, you can create a delicious and memorable meal that will transport your taste buds to the sunny shores of the Caribbean.

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