Best 6 Caribbean Salsa Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean with our tantalizing Salsa Chicken recipe that promises an explosion of taste in every bite. Marinated in a blend of zesty spices, tangy lime juice, and aromatic herbs, the chicken is grilled to perfection, resulting in a succulent and flavorful dish. Accompanied by three delectable salsas – Pineapple Salsa, Mango Salsa, and Avocado Salsa – this recipe offers an array of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The sweetness of the pineapple salsa, the vibrant freshness of the mango salsa, and the creamy richness of the avocado salsa perfectly complement the savory chicken, creating a harmonious balance of flavors.

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

CARIBBEAN JERK CHICKEN WITH FRESH FRUIT SALSA



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Can't be in the tropics but you'll feel like you are when you're enjoying this salsa made with tropical fresh sweet mangoes, papaya, crisp red peppers and ginger mixed with aromatic spices and herbs topping the grilled jerk chicken that is well seasoned with the same mixture of herbs and spices.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Chicken

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 lbs chicken breasts
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 lime, juice and zest of
2 1/2 ounces minced red onions
2 -3 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley or 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme leave
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon scotch bonnet pepper, minced (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 lb diced fresh papaya (two cups)
1 mango, peeled cored and diced
1/2 cup diced red pepper

Steps:

  • Mix the Spice Mixture in a mini food processor pulsing to a chunky mixture. Or finely chop all together.
  • Coat chicken with 1 1/2 tablespoons of mixture rubbing in and marinade for 1/2-1 hour in refrigerator.
  • Add the rest of the spice mixture to the salsa ingredients. Chill.
  • Heat grill to medium high.
  • Rub the chicken with the oil.
  • Place on hot grill and cook 4-5 minutes pre side till done. Depending on how thick the breasts are. May be pan fried or broiled as well.
  • Plate chicken and top generously with salsa.
  • Serve with rice or on a bed of salad greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.8, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 145.3, Sodium 297.7, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 16.3, Protein 49

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE SALSA



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Thirty minutes to dinner! Dijon and jerk seasoning jazz up baked chicken breasts while bran cereal adds crunch. A peppy fruit salsa makes a sassy topper.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups Fiber One™ original bran cereal
2 teaspoons jerk seasoning (dry)
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped apricots or papaya, if desired
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and finely crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or crush in food processor). Place cereal in shallow dish. Stir in jerk seasoning.
  • In large food-storage plastic bag, place chicken, buttermilk, mustard and pepper sauce. Seal bag; shake well. Remove chicken from bag; coat with cereal mixture. Place on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix salsa ingredients. Cover; refrigerate until serving. Serve chicken with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA....



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From: Valerie Lindsey This delicious recipe has a little kick from the jalapeno peppers and sweet from the pineapple and juice. Our family LOVES this dish. Be sure to cook it on the grill to do it justice! Healthy, low fat, low sugar. This is a guilt free dish. Delicious served with baked sweet potato and green salad with a sweet vinaigrette dressing.

Provided by Vals Home

Categories     Poultry

Time 37m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 boneless chicken breasts, large
2 fresh garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 jalapeno pepper, chopped
1 shallot, chopped (large)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 lime, juice of
1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
3 tablespoons red onions, chopped fine
1/4 jalapeno pepper, minced
1 tablespoon cilantro leaf, chopped

Steps:

  • Make salsa first.
  • Combine all salsa ingredients except cilantro and refrigerate up to one day. Add cilantro just before serving.
  • Puree all ingredients for chicken marinade and put in plastic Ziploc bag with chicken. Marinade no more than 30 minutes. Grill and serve.

CARIBBEAN GRILLED CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA



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Categories     Chicken     Quick & Easy

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 17

CHICKEN
1-1/2 tsp. chopped garlic
1/2 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1 tsp. oregano
1 large shallot, chopped
1/2 cup chopped cilantro, loosely packed
3 Tbsp. oil
1 tsp. salt
4 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
PINEAPPLE SALSA
1-1/2 cups diced pineapple
3 Tbsp. finely diced red onion
1/2 tsp. minced jalapeno
salt & pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. minced cilantro leaves
2 Tbsp. cilantro leaves for garnish
4 lime wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • CHICKEN Blend garlic, jalapeno, oregano, shallot, cilantro, oil and salt in food processor or blender. Put chicken breasts in resealable plastic bag and add garlic mixture. Seal tightly and rub bag to thoroughly coat breasts with mixture. Put bag inside another resealable plastic bag, seal tightly and freeze up to 1 month. * Thaw chicken in refrigerator several hours or overnight. When thawed, add lime juice. Let rest 1/2 hour at room temp. before grilling. PINEAPPLE SALSA Combine pineapple onion,jalapeno and salt & pepper in bowl and set aside. Just before using salsa, add 2 Tbsp. minced cilantro, adjust seasonings and stir well. Grill or broil chicken on both sides until just cooked through (do not overcook), about 6 min. per side, depending on heat of grill and thickness of chicken. Serve hot or at room temperature, topped with pineapple salsa, evenly divided. Garnish with remaining 2 Tbsp. cilantro and lime wedges. 318 calories per serving *I got this recipe out of the LA Times. It works best if you follow the directions and freeze the chicken as directed; I have tried making it all on the same day and it is not the same.

COCONUT CHICKEN TENDERS WITH CREAMY CARIBBEAN SALSA



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This coconut chicken tenders recipe is such a fun change of pace. The salsa's tropical flavor makes the dish fresh and bright. -Jane Estrin, Jacksonville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 medium jicama, peeled and chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium mango, peeled and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and quartered
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups buttermilk
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 large egg whites
1/4 cup water
3 cups panko bread crumbs
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 teaspoons paprika
Cooking spray

Steps:

  • Place the first 10 ingredients in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped but not pureed, 5 to 6 times. Transfer to a bowl; fold in sour cream. Cover and refrigerate until serving. In a shallow dish, combine chicken and buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. , Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt and pepper. In another shallow dish, whisk together egg whites and water. In a third shallow dish, stir together panko, coconut, sesame seeds and paprika. Drain chicken. Dip chicken, a few pieces at a time, in flour mixture to coat; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then in panko mixture, patting to help coating adhere., Place chicken on lightly greased baking sheets; spritz with cooking spray. Bake until chicken is no longer pink, 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through cooking and spritzing with additional cooking spray. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

CARIBBEAN SALSA CHICKEN



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The recipe calls for rice but couscous works well too. This is a huge favorite for family and guests.

Provided by Carol Roeben

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2-3 c rice, cooked and hot
1 Tbsp olive oil
4 chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
1 c salsa, chunky
1/3 c orange marmalade
1 Tbsp brown sugar, firmly packed
1 Tbsp fresh lime or lemon juice
1/4 tsp allspice, ground
1/4 c chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • 1. While rice is cooking, cut chicken breasts into bite size pieces. Heat skillet to hot and add chicken. Cook til no longer pink--abt. 7 minutes depending on size of pieces. In med. bowl, combine salsa, marmalade, br. sugar, lime or lemon juice and allspice, mix well. Add to chicken and mix well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cilantro. Serve over hot, cooked rice or couscous.

Tips:

  • Use ripe avocados: Ripe avocados are creamier and have a better flavor than unripe avocados.
  • Choose the right salsa: There are many different types of salsa available, so choose one that you enjoy the flavor of. Salsa Roja is a classic tomato-based red salsa, while Salsa Verde uses green tomatoes. You can also find spicy, mild, and medium salsas.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough. Cook it until it is just cooked through, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve immediately: Caribbean salsa chicken is best served immediately after it is cooked. The flavors will meld together as it sits, but the chicken will start to dry out.

Conclusion:

Caribbean salsa chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. Serve it with rice, beans, or vegetables for a complete meal.

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