Pineapple Salsa Chicken

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

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.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Pineapple Salsa Chicken

Ingredients

4 (6 ounce) boneless

skinless chicken breasts

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasoning

1 cup diced pineapple

¼ cup diced red bell pepper

1 small jalapeno pepper

seeded and minced

2 tablespoons minced red onion

2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon lime juice

¼ teaspoon salt

Meat and Poultry

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Pineapple Salsa Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 274.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 36g 72%

Carbohydrates: 13.9g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 1.7g 7%

Sugars: 11.1g

Fat: 7.7g 12%

Saturated Fat: 1.6g 8%

Cholesterol: 96.9mg 32%

Vitamin A Iu: 525.9IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 22.9mg 177%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 49%

Vitamin C: 21.5mg 36%

Folate: 16mcg 4%

Calcium: 46.5mg 5%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 45.1mg 16%

Potassium: 417.7mg 12%

Sodium: 891.8mg 36%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 69.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.