Chili's Grilled Caribbean Chicken Salad by Todd Wilbur

Recreate the tropical charm of Chili's with this "Grilled Caribbean Chicken Salad" recipe by Todd Wilbur—a vibrant, refreshing dish that’s bursting with bold flavors and fresh ingredients. Juicy, marinated chicken breasts are grilled to perfection, then paired with sweet mandarin oranges, caramelized pineapple slices, crunchy almonds, and a medley of crisp salad greens. The highlight? A tangy homemade honey-lime dressing that perfectly balances sweetness and zest. This easy-to-follow recipe combines the smoky allure of grilled chicken with tropical fruit accents for a restaurant-quality salad that’s ready in just 35 minutes. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner, this crowd-pleaser is a feast for the eyes and the palate!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup Pineapple juice
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 6 cups Mixed salad greens
• 4 rings Pineapple slices (canned or fresh)
• 1 cup Mandarin oranges (canned, drained)
• 0.5 cup Shredded carrot
• 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup Toasted almonds

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and ground black pepper to create a marinade.

Step 2

Place chicken breasts in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (preferably up to 3 hours) to allow flavors to develop.

Step 3

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

Step 4

Remove chicken from the marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Step 5

While the chicken is grilling, prepare the honey-lime dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and vegetable oil until well combined. Set aside.

Step 6

In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, shredded carrot, mandarin oranges, green onions, and toasted almonds.

Step 7

Slice grilled chicken into thin strips and layer on top of the salad mixture.

Step 8

Grill the pineapple slices for about 2 minutes per side, until grill marks appear, and add them to the salad.

Step 9

Drizzle the honey-lime dressing generously over the salad and toss gently to coat.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your Grilled Caribbean Chicken Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1749.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1991.0

Total Fat 81.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.9g
Cholesterol 295.8mg	0%
Sodium 1689.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 206.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.6g	0%
Total Sugars 172.0g
Protein 124.7g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 382.7mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 3005.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.6%

Protein: 24.3%

Carbs: 40.2%