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!
