Blackened Chicken with Fruit Salsa Recipe

Name: Blackened Chicken with Fruit Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar; 2 lemons, juiced; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon sambal; 1 pint fresh raspberries; 1/2 cup canned diced pineapple; 1/4 cup diced strawberries; 1 kiwi, peeled and diced; 2 tablespoons julienned red onion; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves; 1 teaspoon minced mint leaves; 6 (6 to 8-ounce) chicken breasts, skin removed; 2 tablespoons blackening spice; 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
2 lemons, juiced
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon sambal
1 pint fresh raspberries
1/2 cup canned diced pineapple
1/4 cup diced strawberries
1 kiwi, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons julienned red onion
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon minced mint leaves
6 (6 to 8-ounce) chicken breasts, skin removed
2 tablespoons blackening spice
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil

1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, and sambal.
2
Add the raspberries, pineapple, strawberries, kiwi, red onion, cilantro and mint and toss to combine.
3
Cover and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes, ensuring flavors are well blended.
4
Rinse the chicken breasts, pat dry with a paper towels, then generously coat with the blackening seasoning.
5
In a large heavy-bottom pan, over medium-high heat, add the grapeseed oil and allow the oil to heat.
6
Carefully add the chicken, cover and cook for 4 minutes, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and turn the chicken over.
7
Repeat the cooking process until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, normally taking 13 to 15 minutes.
8
Remove the chicken from the pan to a serving platter to allow it to rest and finish cooking.
9
When the temperature reaches 165 degrees F serve with the fruit salsa.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar, 2 lemons, juiced, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon sambal, and more.

Yes, Blackened Chicken with Fruit Salsa falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Blackened Chicken with Fruit Salsa

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