Best 6 Caribbean Lime Chicken Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the sun-kissed islands of the Caribbean, where vibrant flavors dance on your palate. Discover the tantalizing Caribbean Lime Chicken, a symphony of zesty limes, aromatic herbs, and succulent chicken, grilled or pan-fried to perfection. This delectable dish bursts with the essence of the Caribbean, offering a harmonious blend of citrusy brightness and savory spices.

Alongside this star recipe, uncover a treasure trove of culinary gems:

- **Jerk Chicken:** Savor the iconic flavors of Jamaica with this spicy, smoky chicken, marinated in a fiery blend of scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, and thyme.

- **Coconut Curry Chicken:** Indulge in the rich and creamy textures of coconut milk, fragrant curry spices, and tender chicken, simmered together to create a harmonious symphony of flavors.

- **Stewed Chicken:** Experience the comforting warmth of this classic Caribbean dish, where tender chicken is lovingly stewed in a flavorful broth infused with onions, garlic, tomatoes, and bell peppers.

- **Fried Chicken:** Craving a crispy, golden-brown treat? Look no further than this classic fried chicken, seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, then perfectly fried to achieve an irresistible crunch.

- **Coconut Chicken:** Delight in the tropical essence of coconut and chicken, combined in a creamy sauce that tantalizes your taste buds with every bite.

- **Chicken Nuggets:** Satisfy your cravings with these bite-sized nuggets of pure chicken joy, coated in a crispy breading and served with your favorite dipping sauce.

Let's cook with our recipes!

GRILLED CARIBBEAN LIME CHICKEN



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With its amazing tropical salsa, this entree is a showstopper. Add leftover salsa to quesadillas, pork tenderloin or serve it with tortilla chips. Mary Shivers - Ada, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Greek seasoning
8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
SALSA:
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup diced fresh pineapple
2/3 cup cubed avocado
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lime juice, oil, garlic and Greek seasoning; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours. In a small bowl, combine salsa ingredients. Chill until serving., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 371mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CARIBBEAN SMOTHERED CHICKEN WITH COCONUT, LIME, AND CHILES



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Smothered pork chops may be an iconic soul food specialty, but this recipe proves you can smother anything. All it really means is coating slow-cooked meat with a blanket of saucy aromatics that end up as gravy too.

Provided by Carla Hall

Categories     Dinner     Chicken     Coconut     Lime     Chile Pepper     Hot Pepper     Soy Free     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
4 large bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (1½ pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 large sprigs thyme
2 large onions, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 habanero chile, slit
1 cup light coconut milk
Zest and juice of 1 large lime, plus wedges for serving
1/2 teaspoon mild yellow curry powder

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a shallow Dutch oven or casserole with a lid over high heat.
  • Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper and add to the hot oil, skin side down. Sear, flipping once, until browned on both sides and the fat renders, about 5 minutes.
  • Push the chicken to one side of the pan, add the thyme and onions to the other side, and reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • Cook, stirring, until the onions get some color, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, chile, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute, then add the coconut milk and ¼ cup water. Bring to a boil, stirring.
  • Arrange the chicken in a single layer skin side up and surround with the onion mixture. The skin should be just above the liquid line. Cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • Uncover and stir in the lime juice. Simmer uncovered until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in the curry powder and lime zest.
  • Serve immediately with lime wedges.
  • DO AHEAD: The cooked chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

CARIBBEAN LIME CHICKEN



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

Provided by alligirl

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 7-8 pieces, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 -2 1/2 lbs chicken pieces (breasts, thighs and drumsticks)
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon basil, crushed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F.
  • Rinse chicken pieces and pat dry.
  • Place chicken pieces on broiler pan.
  • Broil 4-5 inches from heat for approximately 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir remaining ingredients together .
  • Brush chicken with mixture on both sides.
  • Broil for another 5 - 15 minutes, until no longer pink.
  • Brush with mixture often during last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • Note: Watch carefully after brushing mixture on chicken!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.6, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 69, Sodium 210.3, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 17.3

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEANS, SWEET POTATO AND LIME



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Categories     Chicken     Low Fat

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tsp olive oil
1 medium white onion, chopped
1 medium sweet potato (8 oz) Unpeeled, cleaned well and diced
4 tsp Caribbean jerk seasoning
1 cup chicken broth
2 bay leaves
4 (4 oz) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
cooking oil spray
1 can (15-16 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 tsp salt
1 lime
optional condiments: Pickapeppa sauce, chutney, plain yogurt, chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil, then onion. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in sweet potato. Sprinkle 2 tsp of jerk seasoning over the the vegetables and cook for 1 minute. Add broth and bay leaves. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes Meanwhile, sprinkle the reamaining 2 tsp jerk seasoning over the chicken. Coat chicken with cooking spray. Grill over medium coals or under your broiler in a grill pan if you have one. Cook 4-5 minutes per side. Stir black beans and salt into the sweet potato mixture. finely shred or zest enough lime peel to measure 1/2 tsp. Stir zest into bean mixture. Cut lime into 4 quarters and set aside. Continue to cook the bean mixture for 4-5 minutes or until the sweet potato is tender. Discard bay leaves. Transfer bean mixture to four plates, top with chicken and serve with lime wedges and other condiments as desired.

CARIBBEAN LIME CHICKEN



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Categories     Chicken

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 chicken breasts
4 tbsp lime juice
2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp Tropical Sun Dried Thyme
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
30ml vegetable oil
2 onions, thinly sliced
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 tsp Tropical Sun Mild Curry Powder
lime and orange wedges
fresh chives
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Season the chicken with lime juice, garlic, salt, dried thyme, red pepper flakes and black pepper and mix well. Marinate overnight in the refridgerator or for at least 1 hour. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and cook the chicken in a single later over a medium heat for 5 minutes or until brown. Add the onions and stir frequently for about 10 minutes until the chicken and onions are cooked. Add the tomatoes and the curry powder and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the remaining lime juice. Garnish with the orange and lime wedges and the fresh chives. Serve with rice.

CARIBBEAN LIME CHICKEN WITH GRILLED PINEAPPLE



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Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound total)
1/2 cup lime juice (about 4 limes)
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced (or one 4-ounce jar diced red pimientos, drained)
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 10-ounce can sliced pineapple in juice, juice reserved
2 kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced (optional)
1 tbsp honey
1 to 2 cups hot cooked white rice

Steps:

  • 1. Place each chicken breast between two slices of waxed paper and flatten with a mallet or the bottom of a heavy pot to about half of its original thickness. Arrange all of the chicken in a lightly greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish. In a small bowl, mix together the lime juice, bell pepper, garlic, black pepper, and juice from the pineapple. Pour over the chicken. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight, turning once. 2. Preheat the broiler and set the rack so that the top of your pan will be 6 inches from the heat source. 3. If necessary, spoon off and discard enough of the marinade so that the tops of the chicken pieces are exposed. Arrange the pineapple and kiwi slices on top of the chicken. In a small bowl, mix together the honey with 1 tbsp water and microwave for 10 - 15 seconds, until the honey is dissolved in the water. Pour the honey glaze evenly over the chicken and fruit. 4. Broil for 15 - 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, basting occasionally to prevent burning. If the top browns too rapidly, move the pan to a lower rack. 5. Divide the rice among four plates. Cut each chicken breast in half and serve the chicken on top of the rice. Spoon additional pan drippings over the top as desired.

Tips:

  • Use fresh limes for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh limes, you can substitute bottled lime juice, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice, but you can also use a lighter olive oil if you prefer.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when you're cooking the chicken. If the pan is too crowded, the chicken will steam instead of fry and it won't be as crispy.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat so that it has time to cook through without burning.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or salad.

Conclusion:

Caribbean lime chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual party. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful mixture of lime juice, olive oil, garlic, and spices, then pan-fried until crispy and cooked through. Serve the chicken with your favorite sides for a complete meal.

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