Best 10 Grilled Caribbean Free Range Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of the Caribbean with our grilled free-range chicken recipes. Experience a symphony of zesty herbs and aromatic spices that will transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise. From the classic jerk chicken, infused with the fiery heat of scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, and thyme, to the aromatic coconut chicken, bathed in a creamy and flavorful marinade, these recipes promise an unforgettable culinary journey.

Embrace the vibrant culture of the Caribbean with our grilled chicken dishes, each bursting with unique flavors and textures. Discover the secrets of authentic Jamaican jerk chicken, with its perfect balance of heat and spice, or savor the tender and juicy coconut chicken, infused with the sweetness of coconut milk.

For those who prefer a milder touch, our honey garlic chicken offers a delightful harmony of sweet and savory flavors, while the peri peri chicken tantalizes with its African-inspired piri piri sauce. And for a truly unique experience, try our Caribbean barbecue chicken, featuring a tangy and smoky barbecue sauce that will leave you craving more.

Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can achieve grilled chicken perfection. Whether you prefer the bold and spicy flavors of jerk chicken or the subtle sweetness of honey garlic, these recipes cater to a wide range of palates.

So, fire up your grill and embark on a culinary adventure with our grilled Caribbean free-range chicken recipes. From backyard barbecues to festive gatherings, these dishes will undoubtedly become favorites among friends and family. Savor the vibrant tastes of the Caribbean and create memories that will last a lifetime.

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

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

GRILLED CARIBBEAN CHICKEN BREASTS



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Here is a recipe to get your creative juices flowing! Chicken breasts marinated in the flavors of the Caribbean isles: Citrus, garlic, herbs and a little hot sauce for spice! This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association. Preparation time: 10 minutes. Preparation time: 10 minutes.

Provided by Robyn Webb

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
½ teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1 ½ skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the orange juice, orange peel, olive oil, lime juice, ginger, garlic, hot pepper sauce and oregano. Blend into a marinade.
  • Place chicken breasts in a nonporous glass dish or bowl. Pour marinade over chicken, cover dish or bowl and refrigerate to marinate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to broil OR preheat grill to medium high heat and lightly oil grate.
  • Remove chicken from marinade (disposing of any leftover marinade) and grill or broil 6 inches from the heat source for about 7 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 24.7 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

ROASTED FREE RANGE CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 9h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 organic chickens, skin on
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup olive oil
2 large sprigs rosemary, roughly chopped
5 cloves roughly chopped garlic
1/2 pound pancetta
20 whole cloves garlic
Fresh sprigs rosemary
Olive oil
1 large white onion, diced
10 cloves fresh garlic
About 2 to 3 cups chicken stock
2 large sprigs rosemary
Choice of potato, for serving

Steps:

  • For the chicken:
  • Butcher, or bone, the chickens so you have 4 halves with only the wing bones remaining. Marinate the chicken overnight in the wine, oil, rosemary, and garlic.
  • For the garnish:
  • Dice the pancetta and render it almost fully, put aside. Roast the whole garlic cloves until they are soft (foil works well) and put aside. Gather rosemary and put aside.
  • For the sauce:
  • In a large saute pan, brown onions and garlic in olive oil. Add chicken stock and rosemary and reduce ingredients over heat by half. Remove rosemary stems, and puree sauce until smooth and put aside.
  • In 2 large very hot oven proof saute pans place 2 chickens halves in each, with some olive oil. Place them skin side down, shake to ensure there's no sticking. Place on floor of a very hot oven, and roast until skin is crisp, and chicken is fully cooked.
  • Place several spoonfuls of sauce on plate, then your favorite type of potato next the chicken. Add the pancetta, roasted garlic cloves, and fresh rosemary garnish.

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

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 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 (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.

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

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     Chicken Breasts

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 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

Tips:

  • Choose free-range, organic chicken: This ensures that the chicken has been raised in a humane and sustainable manner, and that the meat is of the highest quality.
  • Use a good quality marinade: The marinade is what gives the chicken its flavor, so it's important to use a marinade that is flavorful and well-balanced. The marinade in this recipe is made with a combination of citrus juices, herbs, and spices, and it infuses the chicken with a delicious Caribbean flavor.
  • Grill the chicken over medium-high heat: This will help to sear the outside of the chicken and lock in the juices, while also preventing the chicken from drying out.
  • Baste the chicken with the marinade while it is grilling: This will help to keep the chicken moist and flavorful, and it will also help to develop a nice glaze on the outside of the chicken.
  • Let the chicken rest before serving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

This grilled Caribbean free-range chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful combination of citrus juices, herbs, and spices, and then grilled over medium-high heat until it is cooked through. The chicken is served with a refreshing salsa, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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