Island Grilled Chicken with Jalapeno Pineapple Salsa

Island grilled chicken with jalapeno pineapple salsa is a quick and easy grilled chicken recipe, packed with tropical flavors.

This grilled chicken dish is simple but flavorful, and quick to prepare. The jalapeno pineapple salsa would also be great on grilled or blackened fish. The pineapple salsa recipe for the top of the healthy grilled chicken is adapted from one I found on Eating Well.

How To Make Grilled Chicken with Jalapeno Pineapple Salsa

Ingredients You'll Need:

For The Chicken:

6 boneless chicken breasts

1 cup teriyaki sauce

½ cup fresh pineapple juice

¼ cup orange juice concentrate, thawed

½ cup brown sugar

½ cup vinegar

1 teaspoon garlic powder

¼ cup Worcestershire sauce

½ cup Good Seasons Italian dressing, prepared (or your favorite store-bought Italian dressing)

For The Salsa:

2 cups fresh pineapple, chopped

3 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (if you hate cilantro, just leave it out)

3 tablespoon fresh lime juice

2 small jalapenos, seeded and chopped finely

1 tablespoon grapeseed oil (or light olive oil)

½ teaspoon salt

freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions:

For the Marinade:

Mix marinade ingredients (everything but the chicken) in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring with a whisk. Once the mixture has boiled, turn off the heat and allow it to cool to room temperature. Pour mixture over chicken breasts in a covered bowl and marinate at least 4 hours (preferably overnight) in the refrigerator.

For the Salsa:

Place all ingredients in a medium-size bowl and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for an hour or so to blend the flavors. Bring to room temperature to serve over the chicken.

Prepare Grilled Chicken:

Grill chicken over medium-high heat about 4-5 minutes each side, or until juices run clear and internal temperature reaches 163 degrees. Allow chicken to rest for at least 5 minutes before garnishing with salsa. Serve over brown rice or coconut rice.

More delicious grilled chicken recipes:

• Grilled Chicken Fajitas Tostadas
• Jam 'n Salsa Grilled Chicken

Island Grilled Chicken with Pineapple Salsa

Chicken breasts marinated in tangy tropical flavors, grilled and served with spicy-sweet pineapple salsa. A healthy chicken dinner that's gluten-free and delicious!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Total Time: 4 hours 18 minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 383kcal

Author: Amee

Ingredients

• ▢ 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 oz each)
• ▢ 1 cup teriyaki sauce
• ▢ ½ cup pineapple juice
• ▢ ¼ cup orange juice concentrate thawed
• ▢ ½ cup brown sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
• ▢ ½ cup vinegar
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
• ▢ ½ cup Good Seasons Italian Dressing prepared with olive oil or your favorite bottled Italian Dressing
• ▢ For the Pineapple Salsa:
• ▢ 2 cups fresh pineapple, chopped
• ▢ 3 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
• ▢ 3 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• ▢ 2 small jalapenos seeded and minced
• ▢ 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

• For the Marinade:

  Mix marinade ingredients (everything but the chicken) in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring with a whisk.  Once mixture has boiled, turn off heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Pour mixture over chicken breasts in a covered bowl and marinate at least 4 hours (preferably overnight) in the refrigerator.  
• For the Salsa:

  Place all ingredients in a medium-size bowl and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for an hour or so to blend the flavors. Bring to room temperature to serve over the chicken.
• Prepare Grilled Chicken:

  Grill chicken over medium-high heat about 4-5 minutes each side, or until juices run clear and internal temperature reaches 163 degrees. Allow chicken to rest for at least 5 minutes before garnishing with salsa. Serve over brown rice or coconut rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 2479mg | Potassium: 850mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 184IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg

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Hi, I'm Amee and I'm completely obsessed with all things fitness, recipe makeovers, and creating tasty, time-saving, recipes. Born and raised in South Carolina, I have a deep love for southern food culture. I am a Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, Cancer Exercise Specialist, recipe developer, and freelance content creator. I believe that anyone can be an amazing home cook, and there's nothing better than family time around the table!

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