Best 8 Island Chicken With Fruit Salsa Recipes

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**Tantalize your taste buds with Island Chicken with Fruit Salsa, a delightful Caribbean-inspired dish that bursts with vibrant flavors and textures.**

This tantalizing culinary creation features tender and juicy chicken marinated in a blend of savory spices, then grilled to perfection. The accompanying fruit salsa adds a refreshing and tangy contrast, with its medley of tropical fruits like mango, pineapple, and papaya.

This recipe also includes variations like Island Chicken Skewers, which are perfect for outdoor grilling parties, and Island Chicken Tacos, where the succulent chicken and vibrant salsa are nestled in warm tortillas.

For those who prefer a tantalizing vegetarian option, the Veggie Island Bowl offers a delectable combination of grilled vegetables, quinoa, and the signature fruit salsa.

Indulge in the culinary adventure of Island Chicken with Fruit Salsa, a dish that promises an explosion of flavors and a taste of paradise with every bite. Explore the variations to suit your preferences and dietary choices, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ISLAND GLAZED CHICKEN AND COCONUT RICE



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This Island Glazed Chicken and Coconut Rice is a sweet and spicy tropical-inspired dish that will make you feel as though you're taking a mini vacation in the sunshine with every bite.

Provided by Tiffany

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (OR 4-6 bone-in chicken thighs)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup water
3 teaspoons sugar
juice of 1 lime
sliced or chopped pineapple, cilantro, lime wedges for garnish (optional)
⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons corn starch + 4 tablespoons cold water
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cracked black pepper (1/4 teaspoon if using finely ground pepper)

Steps:

  • Stir together rub ingredients. Rub seasonings all over chicken.
  • In a large skillet or pot (one that has a lid) over medium heat, add butter and honey.
  • When butter is almost melted, give it a good stir to coat the pan, and add chicken to the pan. Brown 2-3 minutes on each side, then transfer to a plate. (Chicken won't be cooked through at this point)
  • Add rice to the pan, stir in coconut milk, water, sugar, and lime juice. Add chicken back to the pan so it is sitting on top of the rice.
  • Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes until liquid is absorbed, rice is tender, and chicken is cooked through. While chicken and rice is cooking, prepare the glaze.
  • In a medium sauce pan combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sriracha, and garlic. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir together corn starch and water until dissolved, then stir in to sauce pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir until glaze thickens.
  • Once chicken and rice are cooked, spoon glaze over chicken. Garnish with chopped pineapple, cilantro and lime wedges if desired and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 674 kcal, Carbohydrate 72 g, Protein 54 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Sodium 2254 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 30 g, ServingSize 1 serving

KAT'S ISLAND CHICKEN



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If you've ever been to the Bahamas you'll love this dish.... It takes you back there. It's EASY, filling, well balanced, and good for a larger family or small gathering.

Provided by KRAZYKAT82

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
paprika to taste
seasoned salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 fresh pineapple - peeled, cored and cubed
1 orange, sliced
1 lemon, sliced
1 red bell pepper, diced
3 (6.8 ounce) packages Spanish-style rice mix
2 (11 ounce) cans black bean soup, undiluted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium glass baking dish.
  • Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, and season with paprika, seasoned salt, and pepper. Arrange the pineapple, orange, lemon, and red bell pepper around the chicken, reserving a few slices of each for serving.
  • Bake chicken uncovered 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Turn, season again with paprika, seasoned salt, and pepper, and continue baking 10 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear.
  • While chicken is baking, prepare the Spanish rice according to package directions and heat the undiluted black bean soup in a pot over medium heat. Serve each chicken breast and some of the cooked fruit and red bell pepper over equal portions of the Spanish rice, and topped with a few spoonfuls black bean soup. Arrange the reserved uncooked fruit and pepper slices around the rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.9 calories, Carbohydrate 75.8 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 35.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 2129.6 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH FRUIT SALSA



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Jalapeno pepper gives a little kick to the fruit salsa. Preparing this tropical-tasting dish in a skillet keeps your kitchen cool, which is especially nice on a summer day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup pineapple tidbits, drained
1/2 cup quartered fresh strawberries
1 kiwifruit, peeled, quartered and sliced
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the oil, salt, pepper and garlic. Spread over one side of each chicken breast. , In a large skillet, saute chicken seasoned side down in butter for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken to serving platter; keep warm. , Meanwhile, for salsa, in a small bowl, combine the fruit, onion and pepper; set aside. Combine cornstarch and juice until smooth; gradually stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; pour over fruit mixture and gently toss to coat. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

BLACKENED CHICKEN WITH FRUIT SALSA



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
2 lemons, juiced
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon sambal
1 pint fresh raspberries
1/2 cup canned diced pineapple
1/4 cup diced strawberries
1 kiwi, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons julienned red onion
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon minced mint leaves
6 (6 to 8-ounce) chicken breasts, skin removed
2 tablespoons blackening spice
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, and sambal. Add the raspberries, pineapple, strawberries, kiwi, red onion, cilantro and mint and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes, ensuring flavors are well blended.
  • Rinse the chicken breasts, pat dry with a paper towels, then generously coat with the blackening seasoning. In a large heavy-bottom pan, over medium-high heat, add the grapeseed oil and allow the oil to heat. Carefully add the chicken, cover and cook for 4 minutes, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and turn the chicken over. Repeat the cooking process until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, normally taking 13 to 15 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan to a serving platter to allow it to rest and finish cooking. When the temperature reaches 165 degrees F serve with the fruit salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calorie, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 127 milligrams, Sodium 279 milligrams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 43 grams, Sugar 6 grams

GRILLED CARIBBEAN CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA



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This is a great recipe from Crisco (slightly modified). The recipe should be started about 45 minutes to an hour before the grill is ready to allow enough marinade time (not included in prep time).

Provided by PanNan

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon sugar
4 chicken breast halves (boneless, skinless)
1/4 cup red pepper, diced
1/4 cup red onion, minced
1 small jalapeno pepper, minced
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple juice into a 1-cup measuring cup. Add oil, lime juice, garlic, red pepper flakes and sugar. Mix well to make the marinade. Place chicken in a large resealable food storage bag. Pour all but 1 tablespoon of marinade over the chicken. Seal bag. Refrigerate 30 to 45 minutes.
  • To make salsa, combine pineapple, red pepper, red onion, jalapeño pepper, cilantro and reserved 1 tablespoon marinade in a medium-sized serving bowl. Toss well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Heat grill to medium. Remove chicken from marinade. Discard marinade. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill, turning once, for 10 to 15 minutes or until cooked through and juices run clear. Serve with pineapple salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.7, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 47.7, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 7.8, Protein 15.8

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

ISLAND CHICKEN WITH FRUIT SALSA



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A truly 'fruiticious' and spicy chicken dish, wonderful for summer deck parties or island dreaming in December! Grill for best results!

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Healthy Chicken Breasts

Time 3h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (15 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits, drained with juice reserved
2 mangos - peeled, seeded and diced
2 green chile peppers, diced
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice and pulp
½ cup fresh orange juice
¼ cup dark rum
½ clove garlic, minced
8 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the pineapple and the reserved juice from 1 can, mangos, peppers, cilantro, lime juice and pulp, orange juice, rum, and garlic. Let stand for one hour before adding chicken.
  • Strain the juice from the salsa to use for the marinade. Set aside enough salsa without the juice to use for topping the chicken. Marinate the chicken breast halves in the bowl with the remaining salsa and juice mixture for 2 to 6 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Discard salsa used for marinating, and bake chicken for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken juices run clear. Top with reserved salsa to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 62.8 mg, Sugar 25.2 g

ISLAND SALSA



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Fruit     Onion     No-Cook     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Sodium     Kiwi     Mango     Pineapple     Bell Pepper     Hot Pepper     Summer     Healthy     Vegan     Cilantro     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chopped peeled pineapple
1 cup chopped peeled mango
1 cup chopped yellow or red bell pepper
2/3 cup chopped peeled kiwi fruit
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon minced serrano chili* (with seeds)
Ground white pepper
*A serrano is a very hot, small fresh green chili available at Latin American markets and many supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Season with white pepper and salt. (Can be made 3 hours ahead.)

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh fruits and vegetables will give your salsa the best flavor. If you can't find fresh fruit, frozen fruit can be substituted.
  • Choose a variety of fruits: The more variety of fruits you use, the more complex and flavorful your salsa will be. Some good fruits to use include mango, pineapple, papaya, strawberries, and kiwi.
  • Add some heat: If you like your salsa with a little kick, add a jalapeño or serrano pepper. Be sure to remove the seeds and ribs before adding the pepper to the salsa, as these are the parts that contain the most heat.
  • Make it ahead of time: Salsa is a great dish to make ahead of time. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Island chicken with fruit salsa is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and then grilled or baked until cooked through. The fruit salsa is made with a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables and is the perfect complement to the chicken. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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