Caribbean Style Chicken Breasts
Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with these succulent Caribbean Style Chicken Breasts! This vibrant recipe features juicy chicken marinated in a zesty blend of lime and orange juice, infused with bold spices like allspice, smoked paprika, and a touch of cinnamon for a unique island-inspired flavor. Enhanced with the aromatic kick of garlic, soy sauce, fresh thyme, and optional red chili, this dish strikes the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy. Perfectly grilled to golden perfection, these chicken breasts are irresistibly tender and pair beautifully with classic Caribbean sides like coconut rice, fried plantains, or a crisp green salad. Ready in just 35 minutes (plus marinating time), this dish is your go-to for a flavorful weeknight dinner or a weekend cookout. Add a little sunshine to your plate with this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pieces scallions
- 1 piece red chili (optional)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground allspice, ground cinnamon, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, soy sauce, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.
Finely chop the scallions and optional red chili, and stir them into the marinade.
Place the chicken breasts in the bowl with the marinade. Make sure they are fully coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or ideally overnight for deeper flavor.
Preheat a grill, grill pan, or skillet over medium-high heat.
Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off but reserving it for basting.
Cook the chicken breasts on the preheated grill or pan for 5-6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Baste with the reserved marinade during cooking for added flavor.
Remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with your favorite side dishes, such as rice, plantains, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1506 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.7 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 3459 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.0 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 217.5 g | 435% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 457 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
