Caribbean Lime Chicken With Grilled Pineapple Recipes

GRILLED CARIBBEAN LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lime juice, oil, garlic and Greek seasoning; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours. In a small bowl, combine salsa ingredients. Chill until serving., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with salsa.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours., Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 165°. If desired, serve with grilled pineapple and sliced green onions.

COCONUT-LIME CHICKEN WITH GRILLED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Whisk together the tequila, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken breasts, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce by whisking together the sour cream , coconut milk, and 1/4 cup of lime juice in a bowl. Add the cilantro and garlic, then season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate. Remove the chicken from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
• Cook the chicken and pineapple slices on the preheated grill until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, and the pineapple slices are nicely marked, about 6 minutes. Serve the chicken breasts topped with a slice of grilled pineapple, and a dollop of the sour cream sauce.

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST AND PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Combine chicken, pineapple rings, soy sauce, lime juice, pineapple juice, honey, ketchup, ginger, sesame oil, and garlic in a large resealable plastic bag. Marinate for 4 hours, up to overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Cook chicken on the preheated grill until browned and no longer pink in the center, flipping as needed, about 15 minutes. Add pineapple rings to the grill during the last 5 minutes of cooking time. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

GRILLED CARIBBEAN CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

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.

GRILLED CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Whisk cilantro, oil, lime juice, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Add thighs and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Cook thighs for 6 minutes. Flip and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve with lime wedges if desired.

GRILLED CARIBBEAN JERK CHICKEN W/ PINEAPPLE REDUCTION

Steps:

• Heat grill and spray with nonstick spray.
• Rub jerk seasoning into chicken.
• Grill chicken 8-12 minutes, or until cooked through.
• In a saucepan, pour juice from canned pineapple, rum and vinegar.
• Chop one slice of pineapple into very small pieces and add to the saucepan.
• Zest the lime into the pan.
• Simmer over medium - low heat until the liquid reduces by half.
• Add cilantro, butter, cayenne and salt and pepper to taste.
• simmer for a few minutes on low.
• place sliced pineapple on hot grill and cook 2-3 minutes per side--just enough to leave grill marks.
• serve chicken with pineapple on top and sauce poured over.
• Squeeze the juice of the lime over the dish.
• I like to serve it with a fresh summer salad--the sauce makes a nice dressing when cooled.