Best 7 Caribbean Reef Chicken Recipes

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Venture into a Caribbean culinary adventure with our tantalizing Caribbean Reef Chicken, a delectable dish that encapsulates the vibrant flavors and aromas of the Caribbean. This recipe features tender chicken breasts marinated in a harmonious blend of zesty lime, fragrant cilantro, fiery scotch bonnet pepper, and aromatic Caribbean spices. Savor the explosion of flavors as the chicken is grilled to perfection, resulting in a symphony of succulent and juicy meat. Accompany this main course with two exceptional side dishes: a refreshing Cucumber and Tomato Salad, bursting with crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, tangy red onions, and a zesty dressing, along with a hearty Corn and Black Bean Salad, featuring succulent corn kernels, protein-rich black beans, crisp bell peppers, and a tangy dressing. These accompaniments perfectly complement the Caribbean Reef Chicken, creating a delightful and balanced Caribbean feast.

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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.

CARIBBEAN-SPICED ROAST CHICKEN



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Tropical flavors make this chicken really delicious.

Provided by MICHELLE0011

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 1h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 fluid ounces rum
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground clove
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 (3 pound) whole chicken
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, rum, and brown sugar; set sauce aside.
  • Mix together the cayenne pepper, clove, cinnamon, ginger, pepper, salt, and thyme leaves. Brush the chicken with oil, then coat with the spice mixture.
  • Place in a roasting pan, and bake about 90 minutes, until the juices run clear or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of the thigh reaches 180 degrees F. Baste the chicken with the reserved sauce every 20 minutes while it's cooking. Allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 145.5 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 46.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 432.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 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

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 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

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

Tips:

  • Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs: The bones and skin will help keep the chicken moist and flavorful during cooking.
  • Make sure the chicken is dry before cooking: This will help the skin crisp up.
  • Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade will help infuse the chicken with flavor.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat: This will help prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Baste the chicken with the marinade or a mixture of water and oil during cooking: This will help keep the chicken moist.
  • Serve the chicken with a variety of sides: Such as rice, beans, vegetables, or salad.

Conclusion:

Caribbean Reef Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or party. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and herbs, then grilled or baked until cooked through. The result is a moist, tender, and flavorful chicken that is sure to please everyone. Note: This recipe can be easily adapted to your liking. For example, you can use different types of chicken, such as breasts or drumsticks. You can also adjust the amount of spice in the marinade to suit your taste.

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