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Garlic Lime Chicken with Pineapple Salsa
Prep Time
15
minutes
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Cook Time
10
minutes
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Marinate
30
minutes
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Total Time
55
minutes
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Course:
Main Dish
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
4
people
Ingredients
Garlic Lime Chicken
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1
clove
garlic
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minced
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1
tablespoon
minced onion
-
minced
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¾
teaspoon
cumin
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¾
teaspoon
dried oregano
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½
teaspoon
dried cilantro
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½
teaspoon
black pepper
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½
teaspoon
salt
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¼
cup
orange juice
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¼
cup
lime juice
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about 1 medium lime
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2
tablespoon
tablepoons olive oil
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2
pounds
boneless
-
skinless chicken breasts
Pineapple Salsa
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2
cups
pineapple
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finely chopped
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1
tablespoon
jalapeno
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seeded and finely chopped
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½
cup
finely chopped red bell pepper
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⅛
cup
finely chopped onion
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¼
tablespoon
lime juice
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about 1 medium lime
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4
tablespoons
chopped fresh parsley
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2
teaspoons
light brown sugar
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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.
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.