Grilled Chicken with Pineapple Salsa
Juicy chicken breasts are paired with a homemade fresh pineapple salsa that boasts sweet, spicy and savory flavors. This colorful 30-minute dish is really easy to make.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 Pound chicken Breasts boneless and skinless
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 Teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 Teaspoon black pepper or to taste
For the Pineapple Salsa:
- 2½ Cups pineapple fresh, chopped
- 4 roma tomatoes seeds removed and diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeds removed and finely diced
- 1 red onion small, diced
- 2 Cloves garlic minced
- ¼ Cup cilantro chopped
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice juice from 1 lime
To Serve:
- 4 Portions rice cooked
- 8 radishes sliced
- 1 avocado peeled and sliced
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken with a paper towel. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the chicken and season both sides with taco seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper.
- Heat a grill pan over a medium-high heat and brush with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add the chicken and grill for 6 to 8 minutes on one side. Flip and continue cooking for another 6 to 8 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Combine the pineapple, tomatoes, jalapenos, red onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, remaining ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Cover and refrigerate until you’re ready to serve.
- Dice the chicken and serve over rice, garnished with radishes, avocado slices, and a generous portion of the pineapple salsa.
Notes
A versatile salsa: If you aren't in the mood for chicken, this salsa is also great with salmon, cod or even steak. It keeps for a week so you can make extra.
Fresh is best: Although packaged pre-sliced or canned pineapple will work in a pinch, it's best to use fresh if possible. The same applies to the lime juice.
Adjust the seasoning: The amount of salt and pepper you add to the chicken depends on your brand of taco seasoning. Taste a little of the taco seasoning first to gauge its flavor.
Fresh is best: Although packaged pre-sliced or canned pineapple will work in a pinch, it's best to use fresh if possible. The same applies to the lime juice.
Adjust the seasoning: The amount of salt and pepper you add to the chicken depends on your brand of taco seasoning. Taste a little of the taco seasoning first to gauge its flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 776mg | Potassium: 1018mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Vitamin C: 75mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg
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