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Mojo Chicken with Pineapple Salsa
Recipes
Mojo Chicken with Pineapple Salsa
4 servings
30 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 1 lime, for zest
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro
  • ½ medium yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Large zip-top bag
  • 1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (8 oz) can pineapple tidbits in juice

Steps

    1. Zest lime (1 teaspoon). Place in food processor: cilantro, onion, garlic, vinegar, Italian seasoning, cumin, salt, pepper, and ¼ cup oil; process until smooth. Place marinade in zip-top bag, add chicken (wash hands), and seal bag. Let stand 10 minutes (or chill overnight) to marinate.
    2. Preheat grill (or grill pan) on medium-high. Remove chicken from marinade (discard marinade). Grill chicken 15 minutes, flipping occasionally, or until chicken is 165°F.
    3. Drain pineapple. Combine pineapple, lime zest, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Serve chicken with pineapple salsa.

If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.

Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with soap and water after any contact with raw meat, seafood, or eggs.
Do not reuse marinades.
Do not rinse raw meat.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 410, Total Fat 25g, Sat Fat 4g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 95mg, Sodium 330mg, Total Carb 9g, Fiber 1g, Total Sugar 6g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 35g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 4%, Iron 10%, Potassium 8%