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Zesty Lime Grilled Chicken Paillard with Pineapple Jalapeno Salsa

Zesty Lime Grilled Chicken with Pineapple Salsa is made with grilled chicken breasts – fresh and flavorful, perfect for weeknight summer dinners.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 395 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast (thin cut will work well too)
  • 1 cup grilled and diced pineapple
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup grilled sweet corn
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon Diced jalapeño
  • Juice from 1 lime about 1 tablespoon
  • 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup diced shallots
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Pinch salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your grill to 400F degrees.
  2. If your chicken breasts are thick, butterfly them and add them to a Ziploc bag. Gently pound the chicken using the soft side of a mallet. You will want the chicken to be about ¼ inch thick.
  3. Once the chicken is pounded thin, add the olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, thinly sliced garlic, chopped cilantro, and salt and pepper to the Ziploc bag.
  4. Zip the bag closed and massage the chicken making sure it is evenly coated in the marinade.
  5. Let the chicken to marinate for 20-25 minutes before grilling. While the chicken is marinating, you’ll prepare the salsa.
  6. Dice the grilled pineapple into small evenly sized cubes. Add it to a mixing bowl.
  7. Next, finely dice the shallots and jalapeno. Add them to the bowl with the pineapple.
  8. Dice the red pepper and remove the corn kernels from the cob. Add everything to the mixing bowl along with a pinch of salt. Canned corn will work fine too!
  9. Add the lime juice and gently combine all of the ingredients. Once well combined set aside.
  10. Carefully place a sheet of foil on the heated grill.
  11. Place the chicken on the foil, since it is well coated in the olive oil mixture it will not stick.
  12. Grill for about 3 minutes on each side. Since it is pounded thin, it will cook pretty quickly.
  13. Remove from the grill and arrange the chicken on a platter. Top with the pineapple jalapeno salsa. As an optional garnish, try adding some crushed peanuts and sliced scallions.
  14. Serve immediately and enjoy with a few lime wedges!

Nutrition Information

Serving 6oz Calories 395kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 16.5g (6%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 18.5g (28%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 124.5mg (42%) Sodium 225mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 395

% Daily Value*

Serving 6oz
Calories 395kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 16.5g 6%
Protein 41g 82%
Fat 18.5g 28%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 124.5mg 42%
Sodium 225mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.