Caribbean Grilled Chicken Breast

Caribbean Grilled Chicken Breast is a perfect summer meal to start up the grill! Marinated in a special Caribbean spice blend and lime juice, this is finished to perfection with a Mango Avocado Salsa. Just add your favorite adult beverage and fruit punch for the little ones, and let your mind take you away to a tropical resort!

Love of the Caribbean!

I can’t recall ever meeting someone that didn’t love the tropics. Well, I suppose since I don’t go around asking everyone I meet, “Hey! So what about those tropics?” I can’t say that for a certain, but I think you know what I mean.

One of my favorite things about the Caribbean is the food. It’s so fresh and bursts of with amazing flavors! I have spent some time there on various islands and I’ve never been disappointed. My favorite stops are the Bahamas and Puerto Rico. On the Bahamas I learned how to make Piña Coladas the right way. I’ll share that one day.

This meal has so many of the elements I love about the beautiful Caribbean.

Caribbean Grilled Chicken Breast

In one of my posts I asked what new grilled summer meal would people like. One of my friends asked for a new grilled chicken recipe. I’ve been wanting to make something Caribbean for a little while. I love to make my own spice blends and, after a number of years and many failed and semi-successful attempts, I recently nailed my Caribbean Spice Blend. However, the recipes I made, even though they were good, they were not up to par to post on this site.  So I’ve had this idea in mind but I put it on the back burner. With summer here and receiving a special request, I decided this was the perfect time to make this.

The spice blend is just amazing. Loaded with Caribbean flavors, brown sugar, and a little kick of heat from a touch of cayenne, not only will the taste blow your mind, but the aroma will get you dancing!

Add to all that the Mango Avocado Salsa and this meal will have you thinking you’re on the beach chilling with a cocktail!

What Ingredients Go in the Caribbean Grilled Chicken Breast?

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
• Olive Oil
• Lime Juice
• Caribbean Seasoning
• Fresh Cilantro

Caribbean Seasoning Blend

I am so proud of this blend. It’s taken me a long time to nail down the perfect ratios, so I know you’ll enjoy this! You can use this on anything!

• Paprika
• Brown Sugar
• Ground Cinnamon
• Kosher Salt
• Ground Ginger
• Ground Allspice
• Garlic Powder
• Ground Cayenne Pepper
• Onion Powder
• Ground Nutmeg
• Ground Cumin
• Black Pepper

What Ingredients Go in the Mango Avocado Salsa?

• Mango
• Avocado
• Tomato
• Fresh Garlic
• Fresh Cilantro, chopped
• Lime Juice
• Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional)

Cooking Instructions

Trim the fat off the chicken breast and slice them in half lengthwise.

Using a gallon size ziptop bag, add the olive oil, lime juice, and Caribbean seasoning. Massage to mix well.

Add the chicken, let out most of the air, and zip the bag. Massage to completely coat all the chicken. Set on the counter and let marinade for 1 hour.

Combine all the ingredients for the Mango Avocado Salsa in a mixing bowl. Mix well and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Heat the grill and set the burners to medium. If using a charcoal grill, build you coal pile toward the back. Pour some olive oil on a folded paper towel and use it to coat the grates of the grill to prevent the chicken from sticking.

Place the chicken on the grate pointing to the 2 o’clock position. for a charcoal grill, be sure to place the chicken close to the front, not directly over the coals to prevent flare ups.

After 3 minutes, rotate the chicken pieces so they point to the 10 o’clock position. Let cook for another 3 minutes. This will give you those nice crosshatch grill marks.

Flip the chicken breasts and repeat the same process, pointing at 2 o’clock for 3 minutes then 10 o’clock for 3 minutes.

Put the chicken on a plate and cover with foil. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.

Serve with rice, black beans, Mango Avocado Salsa, and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Pro Recommendations

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