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Grilled Cilantro Honey Lime Chicken

Full of flavor from marinading in fresh cilantro and lime juice, this sweet Grilled Honey Lime Cilantro Chicken will be on repeat at your house for the entire grilling season!

 

 

Looking for an easy meal-prep idea for this week? This grilled Honey Lime Cilantro Chicken is an easy lunch or dinner to bring anywhere, not to mention it tastes great. 

It tastes delicious warmed up or even cooled over a green salad. It’s super versatile!

Keep reading below for the recipe and step-by-step instructions. 

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One of the best things about this recipe is how easy it is to throw together. It uses simple ingredients for a marinade – which you probably have sitting in your fridge or pantry RIGHT NOW.

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Caribbean Jerk Grilled Vegetables

Throw these flavorful Caribbean Jerk Vegetables on the grill for the perfect healthy side dish. Enjoy a taste of the islands with flavorful seasonings that pair perfectly with this veggie medley. This recipe will spice up your backyard barbecue with fantastic flavor in this healthy veggie side dish. Get the recipe below. 

 

Caribbean Jerk Grilled Vegetables

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Spice up your backyard barbecue with amazing flavor in this Caribbean Jerk grilled vegetables dish. 

Traditional jerk seasoning is a Jamaican flavoring that uses a mix of amazing spices for island flavor in a favorite barbecue meal. These veggies are the perfect side dish to pair with my Grilled Caribbean Jerk Chicken recipe. 

Now you don’t have to travel to the Caribbean this summer, you can enjoy delicious island food from your own backyard all season long. If you haven’t tried Caribbean Jerk Chicken yet, you’re missing out! Give it a shot! 

Get the recipe below. 

 

 

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What is Caribbean Jerk Seasoning?

“Jerk” refers to the way that a meat, vegetable, or fruit is seasoned and cooked. Traditional jerk flavoring uses a marinade or paste containing allspice and habanero peppers.

The meat is marinated and then slow cooked over fire or a grill. You can make your own seasoning, or buy it in a bottle. 

What Does Caribbean Jerk Flavoring Taste Like? 

Jerk seasoning is a Jamaican style dish that brings an amazing blend of spices to create an island flavor.

The flavors typically come from a mixture of allspice, ginger, garlic, nutmeg, and thyme, and sometimes habanero peppers for a little heat. 

With a fantastic seasoning blend and a delicious smokey grill flavor, these Caribbean Jerk grilled vegetables are sure to be a favorite. 

What Side Dishes Go With Jerk Chicken?

This recipe is the answer to that common question, ‘what side dishes should I make for Caribbean jerk chicken?’. The mixture of veggies such as zucchini squash, yellow squash, bell peppers, mushrooms, and asparagus pair amazingly with this delicious seasoning mix below.

Try it- this is the perfect side dish for jerk chicken. It’s the best blend of veggies you need to go with Grilled Caribbean Jerk Chicken. 

Some other great side dishes for jerk chicken are coleslaw, grilled corn on the cob, green beans, baked beans, or fruit dishes. Try some of my favorites to pair with the chicken and veggies:

Easy Herbed Rice

Island Fruit Salad

Crispy Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Now on to the Caribbean jerk grilled vegetable recipe below. Happy grilling! 

 

 

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Caribbean Jerk Grilled Vegetables
Recipe type: Side dish
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Serves: 6
 
Throw these flavorful Caribbean Jerk Vegetables on the grill for the perfect healthy side dish.
Ingredients
  • Jerk Seasoning:
  • 1 Tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 Tablespoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Vegetables:
  • 1 zucchini, thickly sliced
  • 1 yellow zucchini squash, thickly sliced
  • 1 bunch asparagus, tough ends removed
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 orange bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, mix together all spices for jerk seasoning.
  2. Wash, cut, and prepare vegetables as directed.
  3. Place vegetables in a single layer on a large cookie sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle jerk seasoning over the vegetables, then gently toss so that the vegetables are equally coated.
  4. Let vegetables sit for 10 minutes.
  5. Heat your grill to medium-high heat.
  6. Add vegetables to grill and cook for 10-15 minutes or until desired doneness, turning occasionally.
  7. Note: If you find that your vegetables are falling through the grates on the grill, feel free to use a grilling pan or even a disposable aluminum foil pan.

 

 

Nutrition facts for Caribbean Jerk Vegetables:

 

 

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Grilled Hawaiian Chicken

Grilled Chicken Protein Bowls

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Healthy Grilled Chicken Fajita Kabobs

 

 

 

 

Grilled Caribbean Jerk Chicken

Get ready to rock the grill with this Caribbean jerk chicken recipe that is so easy and so delicious. Enjoy a little taste of the islands with this flavorful marinade that makes for juicy grilled chicken.  Fantastic flavor makes this a chicken dish like no other! Spice up plain boring chicken for an amazing backyard barbecue dinner this week. 

Grilled Caribbean Jerk Chicken

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Spice up regular boring chicken with this amazing recipe.

Traditional jerk chicken is a Jamaican dish that uses many wonderful spices for a favorite barbecue dish. An island-spiced marinade and bold flavor combine for juicy, tender chicken. 

This wonderfully fragrant chicken is just the perfect amount of spice if you’re new to the spicy jerk chicken flavor. The habanero pepper is what brings the spice, so use less if you’re worried. 

Bring this phenomenal taste of the islands to your backyard. Now you don’t have to travel to the Caribbean this summer to enjoy delicious food…. 

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Low Carb Shredded Rotisserie Chicken Chili

Healthy low carb shredded chicken chili is an easy dinner you can make on the stove top or with a slow cooker. It’s the perfect meal for leftover rotisserie chicken or frozen shredded chicken. Try this chicken chili for nights when you need a quick and simple meal– you already have the ingredients! It’s also a great freezer meal for later. 

 

Low Carb Shredded Rotisserie Chicken Chili

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This chili is so easy to throw together for those nights when you need a quick and easy dinner – it’s made with ingredients that you usually have in your pantry and fridge (hello leftover chicken or shredded freezer chicken). 

This chili is totally delicious as-is and also perfectly easy to customize your way. Feel free to throw in any extra vegetables that you want – bell peppers, celery, zucchini, and broccoli would all be delicious.

If you like heat, feel free to add in a jalapeno pepper or even some hot sauce.

Get the recipe below– there’s directions for making this soup on the stovetop or even in your slow cooker. 

I know you’ll enjoy this slow cooker chili. It’s healthy and tasty, and did I mention it’s low carb? The perfect good-for-you and satisfying dinner meal for the end of your busy day. 

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How to Freeze Shredded Chicken Chili:

Prepare chili as directed and then allow it to cool. Place soup in an freezer-safe airtight container or even in a gallon-sized freezer bag.

The soup will stay good in the freezer for up to 3 months.

 

What’s the easiest way to shred chicken?

The first step to perfectly shredded chicken is to cook some chicken breasts. You can cook it on the stove, in the pressure cooker, slow cooker, roast it in the oven, or even use a rotisserie chicken from the store. 

I like to use my slow cooker whenever possible, it’s simple and the chicken just falls apart for easy shredding. Check out this slow cooker recipe for perfect shredded chicken. You can make a big batch and freeze it for quick dinners later! 

Once your chicken is cooked, let it cool for a few minutes and then start shredding. Use 2 big forks (one in each hand) to shred the chicken, pulling in opposite directions. You can also use the stand-mixer method and shred the chicken on medium-low speed. It only takes a few seconds.

If you don’t have any tools, you can simply use your hands. Using your hands to pull apart the chicken is the easiest way to control the size of the pieces you are shredding. 

If you are going to shred a lot of chicken, you might want to invest in these tools that look like claws, called meat claws, to shred chicken easier. I like to use them if I have a large amount of chicken to shred, especially for big family gatherings. 

 

Is it easier to shred chicken hot or cold?

If the chicken is still warm it makes the shredding process a lot easier and faster. After you have cooked the chicken breasts, let it cool for a few minutes and then start shredding when the meat is still warm. If the chicken has cooled it is still possible to shred it, but it won’t be quite as fast. 

Now that you know how to make easy shredded chicken, try out this chicken chili recipe below.  

 

How to make this chili in the slow cooker:

If you have a slow cooker, this recipe is so easy to throw together!

Add all ingredients except for the cream cheese in the slow cooker.

Cover and cook on high for 2 to 4 hours, or low for 6 to 8 hours. It is okay if the chili ends up cooking a little longer on the “keep warm” setting.

Shred the chicken using two forks. Shred the chicken right in the slow cooker; or if it feels easier, transfer the large pieces to a bowl, shred, and then return the chicken to the slow cooker. Taste the chili and add salt and pepper as needed.

Cut the cream cheese into small pieces and add into the slow cooker. Stir until the cream cheese is completely incorporated into the soup.

Add desired toppings and serve!

 

Optional Chili Toppings:

  • fresh cilantro
  • shredded cheese (I used Mexican-blend shredded cheese, but Pepper jack is delicious as well)
  • diced green onions
  • diced avocado
  • sour cream
  • diced tomatoes
  • jalapeno
  • hot sauce
  • crushed tortilla chips

 

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Low Carb Shredded Rotisserie Chicken Chili
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Serves: 6
 
Ingredients
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 pounds chicken breast, cooked and shredded
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 yellow zucchini squash, diced
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 Tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. In a large stockpot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add in onion and saute for 4-5 minutes (or until translucent). Add in garlic and saute 30 seconds more.
  2. Add in cooked chicken, chicken broth, tomatoes, squash, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and green chilies. Bring to a boil, then let simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
  3. Cut cream cheese into small pieces and add to stockpot.
  4. Stir until cream cheese is melted and completely incorporated into the soup.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, then serve.
  6. If desired, top bowls with cheese and fresh cilantro.

 

 

 

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Pressure Cooker Honey Lime Chicken

Pressure Cooker Honey Lime Chicken is so simple to make and is ready in about 20 minutes! Serve this flavorful chicken in tacos, salads, burritos, or nachos . . . the possibilities are endless.

 

 

This post is sponsored by Simfonio Pressure Cookers, but recipe and all opinions are my own. Thank you for allowing me to share with you my favorite products that I love to use!

Do you own an electric pressure cooker yet? If not, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

The recipe that I am sharing with you today was made in my Simfonio Pressure Cooker (the SimPot) and it took 20 minutes from start to finish . . . and that was using FROZEN chicken breasts! A pressure cooker will become your favorite kitchen appliance.

When you are trying to eat healthier, sometimes the recipes can seem overwhelming. This recipe uses basic pantry ingredients and all that you have to do is dump it in your pressure cooker and let it do it’s magic. Eating healthy could not be easier!

This is also a great recipe to use a healthy meal prep (make a batch and enjoy it all week long as quick lunches or dinners). It’s so versatile and can be used in tacos, burritos, enchiladas, salads, wraps, nachos, etc.

The electric pressure cooker that I used to make this recipe is a Simfonio Pressure Cooker. I have tried many brands of pressure cookers, but I wanted to share with you a few things that I love about this one:

First of all, take a look at that large and beautiful digital screen!

Many times, all the buttons on a pressure cooker can be overwhelming. I love that the buttons on this pot are minimal and that everything is shown on the screen. You can see all the different functions that this pressure cooker can do.

It’s a 10-in-1 pressure cooker, which means that it can do the following (and more!):

  • pressure cooking
  • slow cooking (no need for a slow cooker anymore – this one pot can do it!)
  • sauteing (I love that I can saute food right in the pot and then pressure cooker – less dishes to wash!)
  • steaming (it comes with a steam basket as well!)
  • rice cooker (another appliance you can get rid of – no need for a separate rice cooker!)
  • yogurt
  • soups/chili
  • cakes
  • hard-boiled eggs
  • chicken

 

Another thing that I love about the Simfonio Pressure Cooker are all the extras that it comes with. You usually have to purchase all of these things separately, but this pressure cooker comes with them!

This pressure cooker includes:

  • Extra silicone ring (I love that it’s a different color because I like to have one ring that I use for savory foods and one that I use for sweet foods)
  • Steamer basket (seriously this one is awesome! So great for vegetables)
  • Silicone hand gloves (that pot gets hot!)
  • Rice paddle
  • Measuring cup

How to make Honey Lime Chicken

This recipe could not be more simple! It’s perfect for those of you who are new to pressure cooking, but it’s a recipe that you’ll make again and again because it’s so delicious.

Start by adding the chicken to the pot inside the pressure cooker. You can use fresh or frozen chicken breasts (either will work great!).

Squeeze the juice from two limes on top of the chicken, then sprinkle all the seasonings on top (salt and pepper, cumin, chile powder, and onion powder). Add in minced garlic and then drizzle honey on top.

Place lid on top of pressure cooker and make sure that the valve is in the “sealing” position.

Put this on the manual pressure cooker setting and set for 12 minutes if using frozen chicken breasts (only 7-8 minutes if using fresh, thawed chicken breasts). On the Simfonio Pressure cooker, you just have to spin the knob around until it reaches the option you want (in this case, pressure cook).

Let the pressure cooker do it’s magic!

Another thing that I love about this pressure cooker is that it shows the progress of when it’s coming to pressure. I love the little graph feature on the digital screen!

When the chicken is done cooking, let the chicken do a natural release (a.k.a. don’t touch anything and just let it sit there) for 5 minutes, then move the valve to “venting” to release any pressure that is left.

If you are short on time, you could do a “quick release” as soon as it’s done cooking, but I recommend a natural release for 5 minutes for juicier chicken.

 

 

Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it (I used used 2 forks to pull it apart and it was so tender that it pretty much just fell apart).

Throw the chicken back into the pot so that it can soak up the juices from cooking.

Now you are ready to enjoy!

You can eat the chicken as is or serve it in tacos, burritos, salads, enchiladas, nachos . . . the possibilities are endless!

We made tacos and added our favorite toppings (homemade pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, lettuce, salsa, and guacamole).

What to serve with Honey Lime Chicken:

 

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Pressure Cooker Honey Lime Chicken
Recipe type: Main Dish
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Serves: 8
 
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thawed or frozen)
  • Juice from 2 limes (about ¼ cup juice)
  • 2 teaspoons chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 3 Tablespoons honey
Instructions
  1. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the pot inside the pressure cooker.
  2. Squeeze the juice from limes on top of the chicken.
  3. Sprinkle chile powder, cumin, onion powder, salt, pepper, garlic, and liquid smoke on top of chicken.
  4. Drizzle honey on top of everything.
  5. Place lid on top of pressure cooker and make sure that the valve is in the "sealing" position.Put this on the manual pressure cooker setting and set for 12 minutes if using frozen chicken breasts (only 7-8 minutes if using fresh, thawed chicken breasts).
  6. When the chicken is done cooking, let the chicken do a natural release (a.k.a. don't touch anything and just let it sit there) for 5 minutes, then move the valve to "venting" to release any pressure that is left.
  7. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it (I used used 2 forks to pull it apart and it was so tender that it pretty much just fell apart).
  8. Throw the chicken back into the pot so that it can soak up the juices from cooking.
  9. Now you are ready to enjoy! You can eat the chicken as is or serve it in tacos, burritos, salads, enchiladas, nachos . . . the possibilities are endless.
Notes
If you are short on time, you could do a "quick release" as soon as it's done cooking, but I recommend a natural release for 5 minutes for juicier chicken.

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