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Start by grilling pineapple to caramelize its natural sugars. Add diced strawberries, fresh mint, freshly grated lemon zest and a hit of red pepper flakes to create a lively salsa combo for grilled chicken.
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Grilled Chicken with Strawberry and Pineapple Salsa
Start by grilling pineapple to caramelize its natural sugars. Add diced strawberries, fresh mint, freshly grated lemon zest and a hit of red pepper flakes to create a lively salsa combo for grilled chicken.
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Servings:
4
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Serving Size :
3 ounces chicken and 1/2 cup salsa
Ingredients
Chicken
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4 chicken breast -
2 teaspoons steak seasoning blend -
1/4 teaspoon salt
Salsa
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1 teaspoon canola or corn oil -
2 slices pineapple -
1 cup strawberries -
1/4 cup red onion -
3-4 tablespoons mint leaves -
1-2 teaspoons sugar -
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes -
1 medium lemon
Directions
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Preheat the grill on medium high. Brush a grill pan or grill rack with the oil. Heat the grill pan or rack on the grill for about 2 minutes, or until hot. Grill the pineapple for 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool slightly, about 2 minutes, before chopping -
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the remaining salsa ingredients except the lemon. Grate 1 teaspoon lemon zest, reserving the lemon. Stir the zest and chopped pineapple into the strawberry mixture. Set aside. -
Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with the seasoning blend and salt. -
Grill for 5 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink in the center. Transfer to plates. -
Squeeze the reserved lemon over the chicken. Serve with the salsa on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Chicken with Strawberry and Pineapple Salsa
Calories
Protein
FiberNutrition Facts
| Calories | 191 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 3.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | |
| Sodium | 223 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g | |
| Sugars | 10 g | |
| Protein | 27 g | |
Dietary Exchanges
1 fruit, 3 very lean meat
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Servings:
4
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Serving Size :
3 ounces chicken and 1/2 cup salsa
Ingredients
Chicken
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4 chicken breast -
2 teaspoons steak seasoning blend -
1/4 teaspoon salt
Salsa
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1 teaspoon canola or corn oil -
2 slices pineapple -
1 cup strawberries -
1/4 cup red onion -
3-4 tablespoons mint leaves -
1-2 teaspoons sugar -
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes -
1 medium lemon
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
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Preheat the grill on medium high. Brush a grill pan or grill rack with the oil. Heat the grill pan or rack on the grill for about 2 minutes, or until hot. Grill the pineapple for 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool slightly, about 2 minutes, before chopping -
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the remaining salsa ingredients except the lemon. Grate 1 teaspoon lemon zest, reserving the lemon. Stir the zest and chopped pineapple into the strawberry mixture. Set aside. -
Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with the seasoning blend and salt. -
Grill for 5 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink in the center. Transfer to plates. -
Squeeze the reserved lemon over the chicken. Serve with the salsa on the side.