Caribbean Chicken And Bean Salad Recipes

JAMAICAN CHICKEN, RICE, AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice as directed.
• Drain into a sieve and rinse with cold water to separate grains, set aside.
• Prepare grill or broiler.
• Spray chicken with cooking spray and broil, basting with 3 tablespoons of the Pickapeppa sauce, until chicken is done (about 4 minutes per side).
• Transfer to a plate and cool slightly.
• In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice thorugh jalapeno pepper, plus one tablespoon of the Pickapappa sauce.
• Season with salt ans freshly ground black pepper.
• Add beans, scallions, roasted red peppers, 4 tablespoons of the cilantro, and rice.
• Mix well and set aside.
• Cut chicken in half lengthwise and then cut into thin slices.
• Add to rice mixture.
• Sprinkle with remaining chopped cilantro before serving.
• This can be served warm or cold.
• It can also be made up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated.

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients until well blended.
• In large bowl, toss all salad ingredients except lettuce. Pour dressing over salad; toss. Serve on lettuce leaves.

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk lime juice, honey, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Drizzle in oil, whisking until thickened.
• Place 1/4 c dressing in a shallow dish. Add chicken and marinate, covered, in fridge for 1 hour.
• Heat grill to medium and oil rack. Grill Chicken for 6 minutes per side, until cooked through, or broil for 5 min per side.
• Cool slightly, then cut into 1/2"-thick slices.
• Put remaining ingredients and chicken into a bowl. Drizzle with remaining dressing.
• Optional: Stuff salad into pitas and serve!

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN AND BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Coat a skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle pepper on chicken and cook in skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, so that the surfaces have a nice brown color and are no longer opaque. Remove the chicken to a plate and return the pan to heat.
• In the same skillet, heat olive oil. Add onion . If the pan become dry, add 2 tablespoons of broth to skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until onion is soft, stirring frequently. In the last minute of cooking, add the garlic.
• Add tomato sauce, remaining broth and rum to skillet and mix well. Add green and/or red pepper, reserved chicken and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 15 min or until chicken is tender and liquid has thickened.
• Stir in beans and heat another 2-3 minutes Place rice on large platter and top with chicken and bean mix.

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place the chicken in a bowl, and cover with the teriyaki marinade sauce. Marinate at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
• In a small bowl mix the tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro. Cover salsa, and refrigerate.
• In a small bowl, mix the mustard, honey, sugar, oil, vinegar, and lime juice. Cover dressing, and refrigerate.
• Preheat the grill for high heat.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Place chicken on the grill, and discard marinade. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.
• Arrange mixed salad greens on plates. Spoon some of the salsa over each salad, and sprinkle with 1/4 of the pineapple chunks. Break tortilla chips into large chunks, and sprinkle over salads. Lay some of the grilled chicken strips on each salad. Finally, drizzle dressing over each salad, and serve.

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place chicken in heavy-duty resealable plastic food-storage bag. Sprinkle seasoning blend over chicken; seal bag and shake until chicken is evenly coated.
• Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 10 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink in center. Remove chicken from skillet; drain on paper towels.
• Toss salad greens, peaches, onion and bell pepper in large bowl; divide evenly among 8 plates. Top with chicken. Drizzle with vinaigrette.

LAYERED CARIBBEAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In 3-quart glass trifle bowl, layer lettuce, chicken, black beans, tomatoes and mangoes.
• In jar with tight-fitting lid, shake dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad; serve immediately. Or, cover and refrigerate salad and dressing separately up to 4 hours; drizzle salad with dressing just before serving.