Name: Grilled Caribbean Chicken Recipe with Pineapple Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp thyme; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; Salt and pepper to taste; For the salsa: 1 cup diced pineapple, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1 jalapeno, diced, juice of 1 lime

Grilled Caribbean Chicken Recipe with Pineapple Salsa

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This grilled Caribbean chicken recipe is a perfect mix of sweet and savory flavors, with juicy grilled chicken topped with a refreshing pineapple salsa. It's a taste of the tropics right in your own backyard!

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Salt and pepper to taste
For the salsa: 1 cup diced pineapple, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1 jalapeno, diced, juice of 1 lime

Directions

In a bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic, thyme, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and massage the marinade into the chicken. Marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
While the chicken is grilling, mix together pineapple, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and lime juice to make the salsa.
Serve grilled chicken topped with pineapple salsa. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

The combination of sweet pineapple salsa with savory grilled chicken is a hallmark of Caribbean cuisine.

Thyme, paprika, cumin, and cinnamon in the marinade give the chicken a distinctive Caribbean flavor profile.

Grilling the chicken adds a smoky flavor that complements the tropical salsa perfectly.