Caribbean Roast Chicken And Avocado Salad Recipes

FLAT BELLY- CARIBBEAN CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• 1.) Sprinkle the chicken with the jerk seasoning, 1 tsp of the oil, and 1 tbsp of the lime juice. Rub in the seasonings. Let stand for 15 minutes. 2.) Coat a stovetop grill pan with cooking spray. Warm over med-high heat for 3 minutes. Add the chicken and cook, turning once, for 10 to 12 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest portion registers 165 degree F. Remove from the pan to a clean plate. 3.) Whisk the orange juice, honey, salt, remaining 2 tbsp oil, and remaining 2 tbsp lime juice in a large bowl. Add the onion and greens and toss to coat well. 4.) Cut the chicken into 1/4" thick diagonal slices. Pour any chicken juices from the plate into the salad. Add the mango and avocado to the salad and toss gently again. Divide the salad among 4 plates and top each with equal portions of the chicken.

CARIBBEAN-SPICED ROAST CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, rum, and brown sugar; set sauce aside.
• Mix together the cayenne pepper, clove, cinnamon, ginger, pepper, salt, and thyme leaves. Brush the chicken with oil, then coat with the spice mixture.
• Place in a roasting pan, and bake about 90 minutes, until the juices run clear or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of the thigh reaches 180 degrees F. Baste the chicken with the reserved sauce every 20 minutes while it's cooking. Allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving.

CARIBBEAN ROAST CHICKEN AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Mix oil, lime juice, zest, salt and pepper in a bowl.
• Right before serving time, put spinach leaves and scallions into a salad bowl.
• Add oil/lime juice mixture over it.
• Add chicken and avocado.
• Sprinkle cilantro over the top.
• Toss lightly and serve.