Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean
This recipe for Caribbean Paradise Chicken takes your taste buds on a trip to the tropics with juicy chicken marinated in a blend of pineapple, lime, and warm Caribbean spices, then grilled to perfection.
TIME
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Total: 1 hour
SERVINGS
Servings: 4
Calories: 350 per serving
DIET
Diet: NA
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground allspice
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sliced pineapple and lime for garnish
Instructions
- 1. In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, lime juice, garlic, allspice, thyme, cinnamon, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- 2. Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for enhanced flavor.
- 3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the excess.
- 4. Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and the juices run clear.
- 5. Serve the grilled Caribbean Paradise Chicken with the sliced pineapple and lime as a garnish.
Cooking Notes
- For an extra flavor boost, try grilling the pineapple slices alongside the chicken and serving them on top.
Beer, Wine, Cocktail Pairings
- Beer Pairing: Caribbean Lager or a light Pale Ale
- Wine Pairing: Light and crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a fruity Rosé
- Cocktail Pairing: Pina Colada or a Tropical Rum Punch
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