Caribbean Jerk Chicken With Fresh Fruit Salsa Recipe

Name: Caribbean Jerk Chicken With Fresh Fruit Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breasts; 1 teaspoon olive oil; Spice Mixture for marinated chicken and flavoring the salsa; 1 lime, juice and zest of; 2 1/2 ounces minced red onions; 2 -3 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot; 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley or 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro; 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme leave; 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon scotch bonnet pepper, minced (optional); 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Salsa Ingredients; 1 lb diced fresh papaya (two cups); 1 mango, peeled cored and diced; 1/2 cup diced red pepper

Servings: persons

2 lbs chicken breasts
1 teaspoon olive oil
Spice Mixture for marinated chicken and flavoring the salsa
1 lime, juice and zest of
2 1/2 ounces minced red onions
2 -3 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley or 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme leave
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon scotch bonnet pepper, minced (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Salsa Ingredients
1 lb diced fresh papaya (two cups)
1 mango, peeled cored and diced
1/2 cup diced red pepper

1
Mix the Spice Mixture in a mini food processor pulsing to a chunky mixture. Or finely chop all together.
2
Coat chicken with 1 1/2 tablespoons of mixture rubbing in and marinade for 1/2-1 hour in refrigerator.
3
Add the rest of the spice mixture to the salsa ingredients. Chill.
4
Heat grill to medium high.
5
Rub the chicken with the oil.
6
Place on hot grill and cook 4-5 minutes pre side till done. Depending on how thick the breasts are. May be pan fried or broiled as well.
7
Plate chicken and top generously with salsa.
8
Serve with rice or on a bed of salad greens.

510

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon olive oil, Spice Mixture for marinated chicken and flavoring the salsa, 1 lime, juice and zest of, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Jerk Chicken With Fresh Fruit Salsa falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Caribbean Jerk Chicken With Fresh Fruit Salsa

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