Grilled Southwestern Chicken With Pineapple Salsa Recipes

GRILLED PINEAPPLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours., Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 165°. If desired, serve with grilled pineapple and sliced green onions.

PINEAPPLE SALSA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Pound chicken to a 1-inch thickness for even grilling. Brush oil over chicken and sprinkle Jamaican jerk seasoning evenly on both sides. Set aside.
• Combine pineapple, red pepper, jalapeno pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a small bowl for the salsa. Set aside.
• Place chicken on the hot grill and lower heat to medium. Grill until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 12 to 14 minutes, turning halfway through. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer to a plate to rest for 5 minutes.
• Top chicken with salsa mixture and serve.

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST AND PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Combine chicken, pineapple rings, soy sauce, lime juice, pineapple juice, honey, ketchup, ginger, sesame oil, and garlic in a large resealable plastic bag. Marinate for 4 hours, up to overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Cook chicken on the preheated grill until browned and no longer pink in the center, flipping as needed, about 15 minutes. Add pineapple rings to the grill during the last 5 minutes of cooking time. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

GRILLED SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; flatten to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Rub evenly with olive oil, and sprinkle evenly with chili powder, garlic salt, and paprika.
• Grill chicken, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) 4 minutes on each side or until done. Serve with Pineapple Salsa. Garnish, if desired.
• Pineapple Salsa:.
• Stir together first 6 ingredients.
• Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add pineapple slices, and cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Coarsely chop pineapple, and combine with red bell pepper mixture.

GRILLED SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; flatten to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Rub evenly with olive oil, and sprinkle evenly with chili powder, garlic salt, and paprika. Grill chicken, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) 4 minutes on each side or until done. Serve with Pineapple Salsa. Garnish, if desired. Pineapple Salsa: Stir together first 6 ingredients. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add pineapple slices, and cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Coarsely chop pineapple, and combine with red bell pepper mixture.

SOUTHWESTERN GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Split chicken breasts.
• Place tomatoes, onions, pepper, garlic, cilantro, soy sauce, oil, lime juice and black pepper in food processor and process for 30 seconds.
• Pour marinade over the chicken breasts and marinate, covered and refrigerated for at least 4 hours, turning frequently.
• Remove chicken from the marinade and grill over medium coals for 20 to 30 minutes, turning frequently and basting with marinade.
• Sprinkle the breasts with parsley before serving.
• Serve with black beans.
• If serving marinade as a sauce with the chicken, be sure to cook thoroughly!

SOUTHWEST GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour., Drain chicken, discarding marinade in bag. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.