Best 11 Caribbean Chicken Salad Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the Caribbean, where flavors dance together in perfect harmony. Our Caribbean Chicken Salad is a vibrant blend of succulent chicken, crisp vegetables, and a medley of tropical fruits, all tossed in a tangy and refreshing dressing. But that's just the beginning of our Caribbean adventure. We've also got tantalizing recipes for Coconut Shrimp with Mango Salsa, Jerk Chicken Wings with Pineapple Glaze, and a sweet and tangy Caribbean Fruit Salad. Get ready to embark on a taste sensation that will transport you to the sun-kissed shores of the Caribbean!

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN SALAD



Caribbean Chicken Salad image

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-STYLE CHICKEN SALAD



Caribbean-Style Chicken Salad image

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

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

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD



Caribbean Chicken and Black Bean Salad image

Fresh, colorful veggies join spiced-up chicken and canned black beans in this flavor-packed salad.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 to 3 drops red pepper sauce
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium avocado, peeled and chopped
1 small yellow summer squash, chopped
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
Leaf lettuce

Steps:

  • In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients until well blended.
  • In large bowl, toss all salad ingredients except lettuce. Pour dressing over salad; toss. Serve on lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 8 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 500 mg

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 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

GLUTEN-FREE LAYERED CARIBBEAN CHICKEN SALAD



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Zip up chicken salad with a three-ingredient dressing made from piña colada yogurt and jerk seasoning.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (6-oz.) container Yoplait® Original yogurt piña colada
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon Caribbean jerk seasoning (dry)
3 cups shredded romaine lettuce
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed
1 1/2 cups diced peeled ripe fresh mango
1/2 cup chopped seeded plum (Roma) tomatoes (1 to 2 medium)
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions (8 medium)
1/2 cup cashews

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients until well blended.
  • In 3- or 4-quart clear glass serving bowl, layer salad ingredients in order listed, except cashews. Spoon dressing evenly over salad; sprinkle cashews over top.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 1 1/2, ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 0 g

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN SALAD



CARIBBEAN CHICKEN SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Poultry     Low Carb

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon jerk seasoning
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons lime juice, divided
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 small white onion, thinly sliced
6 cups mixed greens
1 mango, peeled and sliced
1 avocado, sliced

Steps:

  • sprinkle the chicken with the jerk seasoning, 1 teaspoon of the oil, and 1 tablespoon of the lime juice. Rub in the seasonings. Let stand for 15 minutes. coat a stove-top grill pan with cooking spray. warm over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. add the chicken and cook, turning once, for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through. remove and place on plate. whisk the orange juice, honey, salt, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice in a large bowl. add the onion and greens and toss to coat well. cut the chicken into slices. pour any chicken juices from the plate into the salad. add the mango and avocado to the salad and toss again. divide the salad among 4 plates and top each with equal portions of the chicken.

CARIBBEAN GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD



CARIBBEAN GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD image

Categories     Leafy Green     Poultry     Low Fat     Grill/Barbecue

Yield 6 servings, can be doubled or more.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1-1/4 lb.)
1 t. mixed seasoning such as "Crazy Janes" or "Cheryl's Caribbean Sunburn"
3 drops Tabasco or equivilent (or more to taste)
1 bag Italian Salad Mix (or your choice)
1 pt. grape or cherry tomatoes cut in half
1 orange segmented
1 kiwi peeled and sliced
1 mango (see prep below)
1 yellow, green or red bell pepper, slice
1 english/sleedlish cucumber, sliced
light Italian Dressing, boteled or homemade.

Steps:

  • Heat the BBQ grill (orcan usea nonstick frying pan) Dust the chicken breasts with the seasoning and tabasco. Let rest 15 minutes. Prepare vegetables and fruit. For the Mango: cut in half end to end. Remove pit. Half inch score each half, bend the skin back and scoop out cubes with a spoon reserving liquid to dress salad. Grill Chicken Breasts, 5-7 minutes until done. Let rest 5 minutes. Slice on the diaginal. Prepare Platter with the Salad Mix, Top with fruit and vegetables, Top with chicken slices. Serve salad dressing on the side and with french bread.

MANGO MADNESS SALAD WITH CARIBBEAN CHICKEN STRIPS



MANGO MADNESS SALAD WITH CARIBBEAN CHICKEN STRIPS image

Categories     Chicken     Leafy Green     Marinate     Low Fat

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1lb Chicken tenders or breasts cut into strips
1 pkg of McCormick Grill Mates
Spicy Carribean Marinade
2 5oz pkgs of Spring Mix salad greens or your favorite
3 Mangos ripe to touch. Peeled and choped into small chunks.(use approx 1 1/2 for the dressing)The remainder to toss into the salad
1 Large red onion finely sliced
Olive oil (enough to strean into the dressing)
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
1/2 cup cilantro loosely packed, chopped
pinch of salt
pinch of pepper
2-3 tablespoons of sugar
1/2 cup honey coated almonds or your favorite nut

Steps:

  • Prepare the marinade according to directions on package. Add your slices of chicken and marinate in refrigerator for 15 min. Peel and chop your mangos set aside 1 1/2 cups for salad. In a food processor or blender add the remainder of mango,champagne vinegar, and cilantro. Pulse these ingredients and stream in olive oil until the desired consistency. Add sugar, salt and pepper to taste. Set aside, place your green on a large platter and slice red onion and scatter on top of greens along with your mango chunks. Grill chicken strips until no longer pink. Place chicken strips on bed of greens and top with mango dressing and nuts. Enjoy!

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN SALAD



Caribbean Chicken Salad image

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

FLAT BELLY- CARIBBEAN CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Flat Belly- Caribbean Chicken Salad Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by Treebs

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb small boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 tbsp jerk seasoning
2 tbsp + 1 tsp olive oil, divided
3 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice, divided
1 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 tsp honey
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 small sweet white onion, thinly sliced
6 cups colorful mixed greens
1 mango, peeled, pitted, and sliced
1 avocado, sliced

Steps:

  • 1.) Sprinkle the chicken with the jerk seasoning, 1 tsp of the oil, and 1 tbsp of the lime juice. Rub in the seasonings. Let stand for 15 minutes. 2.) Coat a stovetop grill pan with cooking spray. Warm over med-high heat for 3 minutes. Add the chicken and cook, turning once, for 10 to 12 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest portion registers 165 degree F. Remove from the pan to a clean plate. 3.) Whisk the orange juice, honey, salt, remaining 2 tbsp oil, and remaining 2 tbsp lime juice in a large bowl. Add the onion and greens and toss to coat well. 4.) Cut the chicken into 1/4" thick diagonal slices. Pour any chicken juices from the plate into the salad. Add the mango and avocado to the salad and toss gently again. Divide the salad among 4 plates and top each with equal portions of the chicken.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Let the chicken cool completely before shredding it: This will help prevent the chicken from becoming dry and stringy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add color, texture, and flavor to your salad.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings: There are many different types of dressings that can be used with chicken salad, so find one that you like.

Conclusion:

Caribbean chicken salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright flavors and healthy ingredients, Caribbean chicken salad is a great way to enjoy the flavors of the Caribbean.

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