Grilled Chicken with Pineapple-Habanero Salsa
This Grilled Chicken with Pineapple-Habanero Salsa has all the flavors of summer. The sweet pineapple and spicy habanero blend together perfectly with the smoky grilled chicken, while the grilled vegetables provide added nutrition. The salsa can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for quick and easy meals.
Grilled Chicken with Pineapple-Habanero Salsa
The sweet pineapple and spicy habanero add a unique flavor to the chicken, while the grilled vegetables provide added nutrition. Enjoy this recipe for an easy and flavorful meal.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinlesschicken breasts
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlicpowder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
- ¼ cup diced habanero pepper
- 2 tablespoons diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons diced jalapeno pepper
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ cup diced bell pepper
- ½ cup diced zucchini
- ½ cup diced yellow squash
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over the chicken. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cilantro, pineapple, habaneropepper, red onion, jalapeno pepper, and parsley.
- Place the bell pepper, zucchini, and yellow squash on thepreheated grill. Grill for 5-7 minutes, or until tender and lightly charred.
- Remove the vegetables from the grill and set aside.
- Place the chicken breasts on the preheated grill and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and top with thepineapple-habanero salsa.
- Serve the grilled chicken with the grilled vegetables
