How to Make Caribbean Chicken Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Here in the Caribbean, we love our food bursting with flavor and color, and this Caribbean Chicken Salad is the perfect example of that. Packed with fresh, tropical ingredients and a spicy kick, this vibrant salad is a celebration of the diverse flavors found in Caribbean cuisine.

What sets this Caribbean Chicken Salad apart is the unique combination of ingredients that come together to create a truly memorable dish. The tender, juicy chicken is marinated in a delightful blend of spic...

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Ingredients

  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • ½ cup teriyaki marinade sauce
  • 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons minced jalapeño pepper
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons lime juice
  • ¾ pound mixed salad greens
  • 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
  • 4 cups corn tortilla chips

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Place chicken in a bowl and cover with teriyaki marinade sauce. Marinate at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  • In a small bowl mix tomatoes, onion, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro. Cover salsa and refrigerate.
  • In a small bowl mix mustard, honey, sugar, oil, vinegar, and lime juice. Cover dressing and refrigerate.
  • Preheat the grill for high heat.
  • Lightly oil the 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 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 grilled chicken strips on each salad. Finally, drizzle dressing over each salad and serve.
  • Nutrition

    443 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 34mg
    • Sodium: 1561mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 69g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 44g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 36mg
    • Calcium: 119mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 777mg