Caribbean Mango Coconut Jerk Chicken Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

Name: Caribbean Mango Coconut Jerk Chicken Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Salad
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 tbsp jerk seasoning; 1 tbsp olive oil; Juice of 1 lime; 1 ripe mango — peeled and sliced; 1/3 cup shredded coconut — toasted; 4 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, arugula, spinach); 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes — halved; 3 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp honey; Salt and pepper to taste

A vibrant and flavorful salad with a tropical twist

This dish combines tender jerk chicken breasts, fresh mango slices, and a refreshing lime vinaigrette, bringing the tropical flavors of the Caribbean to your table.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Jerk Chicken

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 tbsp jerk seasoning

1 tbsp olive oil

Juice of 1 lime

For the Mango Coconut Salad

1 ripe mango — peeled and sliced

1/3 cup shredded coconut — toasted

4 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, arugula, spinach)

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes — halved

For the Lime Vinaigrette

3 tbsp fresh lime juice

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp honey

Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Marinating the Jerk Chicken

Combine Marinade

In a bowl, combine jerk seasoning, olive oil, and lime juice.

Coat the Chicken

Coat the chicken breasts with the marinade.

Refrigerate

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Preparing the Salad & Vinaigrette

Assemble Salad

In a large salad bowl, combine mango slices, toasted coconut, salad greens, and cherry tomatoes.

Make Vinaigrette

In a smaller bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper.

Use freshly squeezed lime juice for best flavor.

Set Aside

Set aside until ready to serve.

Avoid over-toasting the coconut as it can become bitter.

Cooking Process

Grill the Chicken

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 6-8 minutes on each side, until fully cooked. Allow to rest before slicing.

Combine the Salad

Just before serving, add the vinaigrette to the salad and toss gently to mix.

Serve the Chicken

Slice the rested chicken and arrange over the prepared salad.

Plating & Serving