If you crave a tender, juicy chicken recipe that impacts a punch of flavor that is healthy to boot, then you have to try my Garlic Lime Chicken with Pineapple Salsa. It is like having a Carribbean vacation at home. (Cocktails served in coconuts optional).
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Why This Garlic Lime Chicken with Pineapple Salsa Works
This Garlic Lime Chicken with Pineapple Recipe is so wonderful to serve because all the acid in this dish tenderizes the chicken and makes it so unbelievably moist. It is also very healthy, low carb and keto friendly.
I love this recipe so much because it truly reminds me of warm summer days and tropical breezes. The flavors on this chicken have to be tasted to be believed!
How to Make Garlic Lime Chicken with Pineapple Salsa – Step by Step
Step One: First, in a Ziploc bag, add the citrus. (Photo 1 below)
Step Two: Next, add the oil. (Photo 2 below)
Step Three: Then add garlic and red onion. (Photos 3 & 4 below)
Step Four: Add the seasonings to the marinade. (Photo 1 below)
Step Five: Stir to combine. (Photo 2 below)
Step Sis: Add the chicken to the marinade. (Photo 3 below)
Step Seven: Toss until it’s completely coated. Refrigerate while it marinates and then grill. (Photo 4 below)
Step Eight: Next, for the Pineapple Salsa, finely chop 2 cups of pineapple and add lime juice.
Step Nine: Then add peppers, onions and herbs.
Step Ten: Next, add orange juice and brown sugar.
Step Eleven: Stir and refrigerate until ready to use.
Recommendations for Making Garlic Lime Chicken with Pineapple Salsa
The components for this dish can definitely be made in advance so you can put it together at the last minute.
Absolutely make the marinade and the salsa the day before and you are already ahead of the game when you are to grill.
When I do a lot of fine chopping I find it goes so much quicker with this mini food processor. It makes the work go much quicker.
Can you use other meat other?
I use boneless chicken breasts, alternatively, boneless chicken thighs would be great for this recipe. It will make them super tender and delicious. Just adjust your cooking time accordingly.
This recipe would also be great with pork too.
Expert Tips for Making the Best Garlic Lime Chicken with Pineapple Salsa
Use Fresh: When you can, use fresh ingredients, it makes such a difference.
Heat it up: If you like it with a little more heat, add a little of the Jalapeno seeds.
Make More: Make extra and serve the chicken and salsa in tacos the next day.
You can take the flavor up a notch by roasting your jalapenos. You can learn how to roast jalapenos here.
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If you crave a tender, juicy chicken recipe that impacts a punch of flavor that is healthy to boot, than you have to try my Garlic Lime Chicken with Pineapple Salsa. It is like having a Carribean vacation at home. (Cocktails served in coconuts optional).
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14 thoughts on “Garlic Lime Chicken with Pineapple Salsa”
Definitely a keeper. A lot of work went into this recipe, so glad it was worth it. The chicken was juicy and full of flavor. The pineapple salsa was delicious. Thank you for sharing.
Recipe name itself is mouthwatering. I am sure chicken lover will go gaga over this garlic lime chicken. And with pineapple salsa sounds amazing. I am surely passing this to my friend.
Hi. How much oj is used in the salsa recipe? You have 1/ so is it one or 1/2 or 1/4? Also you mention using the McCormick seasoning packet but then it is not listed in the recipe. This is your interpretation- yes? Thanks.
1/4 cup! So sorry about that! I updated the recipe in the post. Initially, I used the seasoning packet, but the recipe I provided is my interpretation of it. Enjoy! 🙂
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Definitely a keeper. A lot of work went into this recipe, so glad it was worth it. The chicken was juicy and full of flavor. The pineapple salsa was delicious. Thank you for sharing.
Recipe name itself is mouthwatering. I am sure chicken lover will go gaga over this garlic lime chicken. And with pineapple salsa sounds amazing. I am surely passing this to my friend.
We made this and it was so delicious. The Pineapple jalapeno salsa was so good with the chicken.
This recipe is so great! I used it for pork chops and it was perfect!
Yum, this is such a great combination. It makes me feel like it’s summer no matter when I make it!
The flavor combination in this recipe is perfect. Our whole family enjoyed it. It’s a keeper for the monthly meal plan. Thanks!
Hi. How much oj is used in the salsa recipe? You have 1/ so is it one or 1/2 or 1/4? Also you mention using the McCormick seasoning packet but then it is not listed in the recipe. This is your interpretation- yes? Thanks.
1/4 cup! So sorry about that! I updated the recipe in the post. Initially, I used the seasoning packet, but the recipe I provided is my interpretation of it. Enjoy! 🙂
Could you verify the amount of orange juice in the salsa?
Thank you!
Sheri
1/4 cup…sorry about that! I updated the recipe in the post. 🙂
I just emailed this link to my hubby. It sounds FABULOUS! I think we’re going to have to make it!
It sounds wonderful! What a great combination.
I can’t wait to try this!! Sounds DELISH!! 🙂