Pineapple Salsa Chicken
These flavorful chicken breasts are grilled to perfection, then topped with a sweet and spicy, colorful pineapple salsa. The dish is mildly spicy, however you can adjust the amount of jalapeno to suit your tastes. Use your favorite brand of seasoning and adjust the salt right before serving, as some brands are saltier than others.
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- 4(6 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1tablespoon olive oil
- 2tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasoning
- 1cup diced pineapple
- ¼cup diced red bell pepper
- 1small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 2tablespoons minced red onion
- 2tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 1tablespoon lime juice
- ¼teaspoon salt
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.Step 2
Pound chicken to a 1-inch thickness for even grilling. Brush oil over chicken and sprinkle Jamaican jerk seasoning evenly on both sides. Set aside.Step 3
Combine pineapple, red pepper, jalapeno pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a small bowl for the salsa. Set aside.Step 4
Place chicken on the hot grill and lower heat to medium. Grill until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 12 to 14 minutes, turning halfway through. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer to a plate to rest for 5 minutes.Step 5
Top chicken with salsa mixture and serve.