Zesty Lime Grilled Chicken with Pineapple Jalapeno Salsa

 

INGREDIENTS

    For the chicken

    • 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
    • 4 Tbsp olive oil
    • 1 Tbsp lime zest
    • 1 Tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)
    • 2 cloves garlic, finely diced
    • 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
    • Salt and pepper to taste
      • For the salsa

        • 1 cup grilled pineapple
        • 1 cup grilled corn (removed from cob)
        • 1 Tbsp jalapeno, finely diced
        • 1/3 cup shallots, finely diced
        • 1/3 cup red bell pepper, diced
        • 1 Tbsp lime juice
        • Salt to taste
          • DIRECTIONS

            • Preheat grill to 400˚F.
            • If your chicken breasts are thick, butterfly them and add to a gallon-sized zip-top bag. Gently pound chicken using the soft side of a mallet. You will want chicken to be about ¼-inch thick.
            • Add chicken, olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, chopped cilantro, salt and pepper to a gallon-sized zip-top bag.
            • Zip the bag closed and massage the chicken making sure it is evenly coated in the marinade.
            • Allow chicken to marinate for 20-25 minutes before grilling.
            • Dice grilled pineapple into small, evenly sized cubes.
            • Add pineapple, jalapeno, shallots, red pepper, grilled corn, lime juice and salt to mixing bowl and stir gently until well combined. Set aside.
            • Carefully place a sheet of foil on the heated grill and place chicken on foil. Grill for about 3 minutes on each side.
            • Remove from grill and arrange chicken on a platter. Top with pineapple jalapeno salsa and garnish with crushed peanuts and sliced green onions.
            • Serve over mixed greens or with grilled vegetables on the side.
              • Nutrition Information:

                  Calories: 395
                    Protein: 40g
                      Carbs: 17g
                        Fiber: 3g
                          Net Carbs: 14g