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Juicy grilled chicken breasts topped with a colorful pineapple and red onion salsa on a white platter.

Grilled Chili-Lime Chicken with Pineapple Salsa

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 345
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1.5 cups fresh pineapple, finely diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 small jalapeno , seeded and minced

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
  2. Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish, pour the marinade over it, and coat thoroughly. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare the salsa by combining diced pineapple, red onion, cilantro, minced jalapeno, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 0.5 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl; toss to combine and set aside.
  4. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (approximately 400 degrees Fahrenheit).
  5. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  6. Remove chicken from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
  7. Serve the chicken topped generously with the pineapple salsa.