Best 11 Grilled Caribbean Chicken Breasts Recipes

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**Grilled Caribbean Chicken Breasts: A Flavorful Journey to the Islands**

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean with our grilled chicken breast recipes. These tantalizing dishes capture the essence of island cooking, blending aromatic spices, zesty citrus, and fresh herbs to create a culinary masterpiece.

Our collection features a range of delectable recipes, each offering a unique taste experience. From the classic Jerk Chicken, bursting with bold Jamaican flavors, to the tangy and sweet Caribbean Citrus Chicken, every bite is an explosion of Caribbean sunshine.

For a fiery kick, try our Piri Piri Chicken, inspired by Portuguese cuisine and boasting a blend of spicy peppers and paprika. If you prefer a milder option, the Caribbean Herb Chicken is a flavorful choice, featuring a fragrant mix of herbs and spices that will tantalize your taste buds.

Don't miss out on our Caribbean Spiced Chicken, a versatile recipe that can be grilled, baked, or pan-fried. With its perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.

And for those who love a smoky twist, our Caribbean Chicken with Chipotle Rub is a must-try. The combination of chipotle peppers, cumin, and oregano creates a rich and complex flavor that will leave you craving more.

So, fire up your grill and embark on a culinary journey to the Caribbean with our grilled chicken breast recipes. These dishes are perfect for summer cookouts, casual gatherings, or a delightful weeknight dinner. Get ready to savor the vibrant flavors of the islands in every bite!

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED CARIBBEAN CHICKEN



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Chicken breasts with a fruity marinade. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association. Preparation time: 10 minutes.

Provided by Robyn Webb

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
¼ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons mango chutney
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
2 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • In a nonporous glass dish or bowl combine the orange juice, lime juice, chutney, ginger, oil, pepper sauce, oregano and cloves. Mix all together and add chicken. Toss to coat, cover dish and place in refrigerator. Marinate overnight.
  • Preheat grill to medium high heat or set oven to broil
  • Remove chicken from dish (dispose of remaining marinade) and grill or broil the chicken 6 inches from the heat source.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 43.1 mg, Sugar 3 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.

GRILLED CARIBBEAN CHICKEN



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Stuffed jalapeno peppers are wrapped in marinated chicken breasts. Tasty bacon seals the deal for a tasty, grilled tropical dinner, pair with a spicy rice dish!

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian dressing, use fat-free to cut calories
3 fresh jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
3 ounces soft low-fat, cream cheese
6 slices bacon

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts in a dish with the Italian dressing. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat the grill for high heat.
  • Stuff each jalapeno half with cream cheese. Roll chicken breasts around jalapeno peppers. Wrap each chicken breast with a slice of bacon. Secure with toothpicks.
  • Lightly oil the grill grate. Arrange wrapped chicken breasts on the prepared grill. Cook for 20 minutes, turning frequently, or until bacon is browned and the chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.6, Fat 43.4, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 113.9, Sodium 973.4, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 7, Protein 32.4

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 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

GRILLED CARIBBEAN CHICKEN BREASTS



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Another gem adapted from the National Chicken Council, this recipe uses spices and flavors of the topical Caribbean to liven up the humble (and often bland) chicken breasts. As warm weather approaches in the northern hemisphere, this will be a hit at the family BBQ.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 18m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1 scallion, finely chopped (green and white part)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4-1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, to taste
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In large shallow bowl or resealable bag, mix together orange juice, orange peel, olive oil, lime juice, ginger, garlic, scallion hot pepper sauce and oregano. Add chicken, turning to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator about 3 hours or overnight.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Place on prepared grill about 6 inches from heat. (Chicken may also be broiled or cooked on an indoor grill, if desired.) Grill, turning, about 10 minutes or until fork can be inserted in chicken with ease. (Reduce time to 5-6 minutes on indoor grill.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.3, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 376.4, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.5, Protein 27.6

THE BEST GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Say good-bye to dry, stringy grilled chicken breast. We've come up with the best method for supremely tender, flavor-packed meat that marinates in 30 minutes and grills in just 10. The key ingredients in the marinade are yogurt and lemon, which deliver a one-two punch of gentle tenderizing and immense flavor -- without making the chicken rubbery like some ultra-acidic marinades can. The yogurt also adheres to the exterior, creating a crispier "crust" that locks in the juiciness. The perfect partner for grilled vegetables or all kinds of potatoes, this chicken is equally delicious chopped and served cold on salads or grain or noodle bowls.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Four 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup plain, full-fat yogurt
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
4 scallions, whites coarsely chopped and greens reserved for serving
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Working with one chicken breast at a time, place the chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Gently pound with a meat mallet to 1/2 inch thick then transfer to a large bowl.
  • Combine the yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, scallion whites, garlic, olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of black pepper to a food processor and process until smooth. Pour the marinade over the chicken. Turn the chicken a few times to coat then submerge in the marinade. Cover the bowl with a clean dish towel and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes but no more than 3 hours.
  • Meanwhile, heat a grill to medium.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade to a large platter, letting any excess marinade drip back into the bowl. Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Grill, covered, flipping once halfway through, until a digital thermometer registers 165 degrees F, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
  • Thinly slice the scallion greens on a bias and sprinkle over the chicken. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

GRILLED CARIBBEAN CHICKEN (GUY FIERI)



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Orange juice,lime zest, jalapenos and ginger brings those chicken breasts to life. This meld of flavor comes from Guy Fieri at the food network and posted for ZWT5.

Provided by BakinBaby

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon allspice
1/4 cup red onion (chopped)
1/2 cup green onion (chopped)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lime zest
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons thyme (fresh)
2 tablespoons jalapenos (seeded and diced)
2 teaspoons ginger (minced)
1 garlic clove (minced)
salt and pepper
4 chicken breasts (bone in)
2 limes

Steps:

  • Puree all ingredients (except chicken) in food processor.
  • Marinade chicken in processed mixture in a zip-lock bag, refrigerated 4-8 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Heat grill to high, remove chicken from marinade, cook on grill 3-4 minutes each side.
  • Return to heated 350 degree oven in an ovenproof dish, cook 15 minutes.
  • To serve, squeeze a lime wedge over each piece, serve on a bed of rice or as desired.

JAMAICAN-STYLE GRILLED BARBECUE CHICKEN



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Get inspired by Jamaican cuisine and try your hand at this Jamaican-Style Grilled Barbecue Chicken recipe. Sweet and tangy barbecue sauce mixed with the perfect medley of seasoning makes this chicken breast recipe irresistible.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup HEINZ BBQ Sauce Memphis Sweet & Spicy
1 tsp. ground allspice
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
8 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 lb.)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except chicken until blended. Pour half over chicken in shallow dish; turn to evenly coat both sides of each breast. Refrigerate 1 hour to marinate.
  • Heat grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
  • Grill chicken 6 min. on each side. Brush with half of the remaining barbecue sauce mixture; grill 2 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF), turning and brushing with remaining barbecue sauce mixture after 1 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 23 g

GRILLED CARIBBEAN FREE RANGE CHICKEN



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Flavorful way to grill chicken. Don't be afraid of the peppers and hot sauce - the taste after grilling is still relatively mild. Please use free range chicken if your market carries it fresh. Goes perfect with brown rice and grilled zucchini.

Provided by JRock

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 8h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup rum
5 tablespoons light soy sauce
¼ cup lime juice
¼ cup brown sugar
12 cloves garlic, minced
2 ½ tablespoons finely minced fresh ginger root
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
7 drops hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™) to taste
1 serrano pepper, finely chopped
4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the rum, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, thyme, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce, and serrano pepper. Pierce the chicken on all sides with a fork. Place chicken in a shallow container, and cover with the marinade. Seal container, and marinate chicken in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • Lightly oil grill grate. Discard marinade and place chicken on the grill. Cook 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 129.4 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 48.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 743.5 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

GRILLED JERK CHICKEN



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Spicy Caribbean-style jerk chicken cooked slowly on a warm grill reminds me of my trips to the islands as a sailor. Good main. A little time consuming putting the marinade together but well worth it. Don't worry if you don't have all the ingredients, use what you have. You can double the dry ingredients and save for your next dinner party.

Provided by Blakester

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons ground sage
¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ cup white vinegar
½ cup fresh orange juice
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup olive oil
1 lime, juiced
1 cup finely chopped white onion
3 each green onions, diced
1 Scotch bonnet chile pepper, chopped
4 each skinless, boneless chicken breasts, trimmed

Steps:

  • Combine salt, garlic powder, sugar, allspice, thyme, cayenne, black pepper, sage, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a large bowl. While beating with a wire whisk, slowly add vinegar, orange juice, soy sauce, olive oil, and lime juice. Add onion, green onions, and chile pepper and mix well. Add chicken breasts, cover, and marinate for at least 1 hour, up to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove the chicken from the marinade; reserve.
  • Cook chicken on the preheated grill, basting with the reserved marinade frequently, until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the chicken. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 4454.4 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

Tips:

  • Use flavorful spices and herbs: Caribbean cuisine is known for its bold flavors, so don't be afraid to use spices and herbs that pack a punch. Common Caribbean spices include allspice, cloves, cumin, ginger, nutmeg, paprika, and thyme.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a flavorful mixture of spices, herbs, and liquids helps to tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor. You can marinate the chicken for as little as 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  • Use a hot grill: A hot grill is essential for getting perfectly grilled chicken breasts. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat before cooking the chicken.
  • Cook the chicken over indirect heat: If your grill has two burners, cook the chicken over the unlit burner. This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Use a meat thermometer: To ensure that the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check its internal temperature. The chicken is cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Conclusion:

Grilled Caribbean chicken breasts are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a summer cookout. By following these tips, you can create a flavorful and juicy chicken dish that will impress your friends and family. Serve the chicken breasts with your favorite sides, such as rice and beans, grilled vegetables, or a fresh salad.

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