Best 6 Grilled Jerk Chicken With Mango Cilantro Salsa Recipes

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Fire up your grills and tantalize your taste buds with this tantalizing Grilled Jerk Chicken with Mango Cilantro Salsa, a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Jamaica. Marinated in a bold blend of jerk spices, the chicken emerges from the grill with a smoky char and tender, juicy interior. Alongside the chicken, a vibrant Mango Cilantro Salsa bursts with tropical sweetness and freshness, the perfect complement to the spicy kick of the jerk chicken.

But that's not all! This article also features a delectable Grilled Jerk Shrimp recipe, where succulent shrimp are marinated in the same flavorful jerk spices and grilled to perfection. Paired with a zesty Pineapple Salsa, this dish promises an explosion of flavors in every bite.

And for those who prefer a vegetarian option, the Grilled Jerk Tofu recipe offers a protein-packed alternative. Marinated tofu absorbs the jerk spices, resulting in a smoky, savory dish that will satisfy even the most ardent meat-lovers. Served with a refreshing Avocado Salsa, this recipe is a celebration of plant-based cuisine.

Additionally, the article includes a recipe for a classic Jamaican Jerk Marinade, the foundation of all these delectable dishes. This marinade is a harmonious blend of aromatic spices, herbs, and citrus, creating an authentic Jamaican flavor profile that will take your grilling to new heights.

With its captivating flavors and easy-to-follow instructions, this article is your ultimate guide to creating an unforgettable Jamaican-inspired grilled feast. So gather your friends and family, fire up the grill, and embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Jamaica.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED JERK CHICKEN WITH MANGO CILANTRO SALSA



Grilled Jerk Chicken with Mango Cilantro Salsa image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time P1DT1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

1 cup vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped
3 scallions, coarsely chopped
2 Scotch bonnet pepper, stem and seeds removed
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
Pinch ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
8 chicken thighs, skin on, bone in
8 drumsticks, skin on
Mango Cilantro Salsa, recipe follows
3 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
1 tablespoon chopped green onions
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon honey
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Puree all the ingredients, except the chicken, in a food processor until almost smooth. Pierce the chicken with a fork to make tiny holes. Place the chicken in a large shallow baking dish and rub the marinade into the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours, depending on how intense you want the flavor to be. Preheat grill. Grill chicken on each side for 5 to 6 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and let sit 30 minutes at room temperature.

GRILLED JERK CHICKEN WITH MANGO CILANTRO SALSA



GRILLED JERK CHICKEN WITH MANGO CILANTRO SALSA image

Categories     Chicken     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 onion, coarsely chopped
2 scallion, coarsely chopped
1 large Scotch bonnet pepper, stem and seeds removed
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
Pinch ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
4 chicken thighs, skin on, bone in
4 drumsticks, skin on
MANGO-CILANTRO RELISH
(recipe courtesy of Bobby Flay)
2 mangoes, peeled and diced
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Puree all the ingredients, except the chicken, in a food processor until almost smooth. Piece the chicken with a fork to make tiny holes. Place the chicken in a large shallow baking dish and rub the marinade into the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours, depending on how intense you want the flavor to be. Preheat grill. Grill chicken on each side for 5 to 6 minutes or until cooked through. MANGO-CILANTRO RELISH Combine the mangoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and orange juice in a bowl and gently mix. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

JERK CHICKEN THIGHS WITH MANGO SALSA



Jerk Chicken Thighs With Mango Salsa image

Treat your summer barbecue guests to this delicious grilled recipe instead of the usual hamburgers and hot dogs. From W.W.

Provided by boomboomboom

Categories     Chicken

Time 41m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, about 6 thighs
1 large mango, diced
2 small shallots, finely chopped
1 large jalapeno pepper, cored, seeded and minced (do not touch seeds with bare hands)
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, fresh, minced
1/8 teaspoon table salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium heat.
  • Combine cinnamon, allspice, garlic salt, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper and 1 tablespoon of lime juice on a plate; mix to a paste. Brush both sides of chicken with seasoning paste; set aside for 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
  • Meanwhile, combine mango, shallot, jalapeno, cilantro, remaining tablespoon of lime juice and 1/8 teaspoon of salt in a bowl.
  • Place chicken on preheated grill. Grill for 10 minutes; flip and grill until cooked through, about 6 minutes more. Cut each chicken thigh in half to serve. Yields 3 pieces of chicken (1 1/2 thighs total) and about 1/2 cup of salsa per serving.
  • *Get crafty with leftovers: If you're only cooking for 2 people, still make this recipe for 4 servings. Then combine the leftover chicken with 2 cups of arugula and 1 cup of cooked asparagus for an entrée salad another night.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.9, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 94.4, Sodium 318.8, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 9.5, Protein 23

AMAZING SOUTHWEST CILANTRO LIME MANGO GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES



Amazing Southwest Cilantro Lime Mango Grilled Chicken Sandwiches image

This is a recipe I came up with while trying to figure out what to do with stuff I had on hand. It was so good my husband asked me to publish it and share it with the world. Southwestern food is my specialty. It is especially good with the Fabulous French Loaves recipe on this site.

Provided by Patricia

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 29

¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons finely grated fresh lime zest
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound chicken breast tenderloins or strips
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 small sweet onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
½ jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and minced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon sea salt
⅛ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 sweet onion cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 red bell pepper, quartered
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
16 thick slices French bread
2 mangos - peeled, seeded, and sliced
8 slices Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • For the marinade: Place 1/4 cup cilantro, 1 clove minced garlic, 1/4 jalapeno, lime zest, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl and stir until well combined. Place the chicken breast tenderloins in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade into the bag with the chicken, seal, and shake the bag to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • For the salsa: Combine the tomato, 1 small onion, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1/2 jalapeno, 1 clove garlic, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, sea salt, 1/8 teaspoon chipotle pepper, and 1 tablespoon lime juice in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  • To prepare the grilled vegetables, toss the onions and red peppers with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 clove garlic in a bowl; set aside.
  • For the lime mayonnaise: Whisk together the mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons of lime juice; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
  • Grill the marinated chicken on the prepared grill until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. Grill the red pepper and onions until tender and golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the chicken and vegetables from the grill. Slice the grilled pepper into thin strips.
  • Spread each slice of bread with 1 1/2 teaspoons of prepared lime mayonnaise. Layer half of the pieces of bread with sliced mango, 1 tablespoon prepared salsa, grilled chicken tenderloins, grilled peppers, grilled onions, and a slice of Monterey Jack cheese. Top off the sandwiches with the remaining slices of bread. Return the sandwiches to the grill, turning when the bottom is golden brown
  • Return the sandwiches to the grill and grill them until the bread is toasted and the cheese melts, about 2 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.6 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 63.4 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 1291.8 mg, Sugar 12 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

GRILLED JERK CHICKEN WITH MANGO SALSA



Grilled Jerk Chicken With Mango Salsa image

If you don't like Jerk chicken or spicy dishes, this chicken recipe might not be for you. But if you do like spicy, this is for you. We used three jalapenos in the mango salsa and found it quite spicy (and we like spice). Adjust the jalapenos to suit your heat tolerance. The marinade has all the classic flavors of jerk chicken...

Provided by Angela Gray

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 28

1 Tbsp ground allspice
1 Tbsp dried thyme
1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 tsp ground sage
3/4 tsp ground nutmeg
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
2 Tbsp fresh garlic, pressed
1 Tbsp sugar
1/4 c olive oil, extra virgin
1/4 c soy sauce, light
3/4 c white vinegar
1/2 c orange juice, fresh
1 lime, juiced
1 Scotch Bonnet or jalapeno pepper, finely chopped *see note
3 green onions
1 c onion, finely chopped
4-6 chicken breast, split and pounded *see note
MANGO SALSA
2 ripe mangoes
1 medium onions, vidalia, peeled and chopped
3 fresh tomatillos, chopped
3 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
3-6 fresh jalapenos, chopped *see note
1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped
sea salt, to taste
2 limes, juiced

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, add chopped onions, green onions, garlic, and Scotch Bonnet.
  • 2. Toss the seasoning with the chopped vegetables.
  • 3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, orange juice, and lime juice.
  • 4. Slowly add the wet ingredients to the vegetables and spices. Stir until combined well.
  • 5. Reserve 1 cup of the marinade for basting during grilling.
  • 6. Add chicken to marinade and cover for at least an hour. For best results, marinate overnight or for 8 hours.
  • 7. MANGO SALSA DIRECTIONS: In a food processor add chopped onion, jalapeno pepper scraped of white membrane and seeds and tomatillos.
  • 8. Process until almost finely grated stage. Scrape out into a quart-size bowl or bigger.
  • 9. Next, add the chopped tomatoes and chopped green pepper to the food processor. Process until chunky. Add these to the quart bowl.
  • 10. Next, add the mango to the food processor and process until very chunky. Add to the rest of the ingredients in bowl.
  • 11. Lastly, using a knife, finely chop the cilantro and add to the vegetable mixture in bowl. Then add the fresh lime juice and sea salt.
  • 12. Mix well. Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • 13. Pre-heat your grill and remove chicken from marinade. Grill 8-10 minutes on each side or until the chicken is no longer pink.
  • 14. Baste chicken while grilling with reserved marinade. Grilling time will depend on the thickness of the chicken.
  • 15. Serve with Mango Salsa, black beans and rice, and grilled sweet potato halve.
  • 16. *You may use this salsa alone as an appetizer with tortilla chips. This is our friends' favorite salsa and is highly requested!
  • 17. *NOTE* *WARNING* Scotch Bonnet Peppers (habanero) and jalapeno peppers must be handled properly or they can cause burning and irritation to skin and eyes. If you cannot handle very, very hot and spicy food then skip the scotch bonnets and use the jalapeno. You must wear gloves when chopping the peppers, the peppers have oil's that will stay on your skin and most likely will get in your eyes, not to mention burn your skin! You may even need to wear a mask because of the fumes from the peppers.
  • 18. NOTE *Depending on the size and thickness of your chicken breast you may need to split the boneless breast and then pound them down to around an inch in thickness.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different jerk seasoning blends. There are many different recipes available, so find one that you like and adjust it to your taste.
  • Be patient when grilling the chicken. It takes time to cook the chicken through and develop a nice char.
  • Make sure to let the chicken rest before carving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.
  • Serve the chicken with a variety of sides, such as rice, beans, or vegetables. This will make a complete and satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

Grilled jerk chicken with mango cilantro salsa is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the salsa is a refreshing and tangy complement. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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