Description
This Pineapple Chicken recipe is a delightful combination of juicy grilled chicken topped with a refreshing pineapple salsa. Perfect for a summer barbecue or a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Grilled Chicken
- 1–1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 limes
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2–1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt and pepper
- Vegetable oil for greasing grill/grill pan
Pineapple Salsa
- 3 cups diced pineapple (about 1 whole pineapple)
- 1 cup cilantro, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons jalapeño, finely diced
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 lime
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 large avocado, sliced or diced
Instructions
- Trim and Marinate Chicken: Prepare chicken and marinate with a flavorful mixture of olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, honey, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
- Grill Chicken: Grill marinated chicken until cooked through, then rest before slicing.
- Prepare Pineapple Salsa: Combine diced pineapple, cilantro, jalapeño, red onion, lime juice, cumin, and season to taste.
- Serve: Slice or chop chicken, serve over rice, and top with pineapple salsa and avocado.
Notes
- Grilling pineapple adds a smoky sweetness to the salsa.
- For stovetop cooking alternative, refer to the recipe notes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
