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Garlic Lime Chicken with Pineapple Salsa
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).
Ingredients
Garlic Lime Chicken
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced onion, minced
- ¾ teaspoon cumin
- ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried cilantro
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup lime juice, about 1 medium lime
- 2 tablespoon tablepoons olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Pineapple Salsa
- 2 cups pineapple, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
- ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- ⅛ cup finely chopped onion
- ¼ tablespoon lime juice, about 1 medium lime
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
- ¼ cup orange juice
Instructions
Garlic Lime Chicken
- Combine garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, cilantro, pepper, salt, orange juice, lime juice and olive oil in a zipper bag.
- Shake the bag to combine the marinade ingredients.
- Add chicken to the bag and shake to ensure the chicken is fully coated.
- Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
- Remove chicken from bag and discard marinade.
- Preheat grill to medium high.
- Grill chicken until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees, turning once.
- Remove chicken from grill and cover with foil; allow to rest for 5 minutes.
- Top with Pineapple Salsa.
Pineapple Salsa
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Serve on top of Garlic Lime Chicken.
Christina's Notes
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.