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Southwest Pineapple Salsa Chicken
Tender seared chicken breast is perfectly paired with a pineapple salsa that uses fresh ingredients for the perfect combination of sweet and savory with a little kick!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 252 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast thin filets
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 lime juice of
For the Pineapple Salsa
- 1.5 cups fresh pineapple
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/2 green bell pepper
- 1 Jalapeno pepper ribs and seeds removed (optional)
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Combine the chicken with the seasonings, lime juice, and 1 tbsp oil. Mix well so all of the meat is evenly coated and set aside.
- Finely dice the pineapple, bell pepper, jalapeno, onion and cilantro. Note: you can leave the jalapeno out all together for no spice, or if you want more spice you can add an extra jalapeno pepper, or leave in the seeds and ribs for extra heat.
- Mix all of the ingredients together in a medium bowl until combined. Refrigerate until serving.
- Heat the remaining 1 tbsp in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once hot add chicken and cook 3-4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. (165˚F internal temp)Make sure the chicken is not too crowded in the skillet. You can cook the chicken in batches if needed.
- Plate chicken with a scoop of the pineapple salsa to serve.
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Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
252kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
527mg
(22%)
Potassium
728mg
(21%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
390IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
38mg
(42%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 252
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 252kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 527mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 728mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 390IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.