Seared Chicken with Fresh Pineapple, Ginger, and Mint Salsa Recipe

Name: Seared Chicken with Fresh Pineapple, Ginger, and Mint Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or snipped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 3/4 teaspoon grated peeled gingerroot; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder (page 277) or no-salt-added chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 4 ounces each), all visible fat discarded; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or snipped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon grated peeled gingerroot
1 teaspoon Chili Powder (page 277) or no-salt-added chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 4 ounces each), all visible fat discarded
Cooking spray

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In a small bowl, stir together the salsa ingredients.
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Set aside.
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In another small bowl, stir together the Chili Powder, thyme, allspice, pepper, and salt.
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Sprinkle over both sides of the chicken.
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Using your fingertips, gently press the mixture so it adheres to the chicken.
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Lightly spray a large skillet with cooking spray.
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Heat over medium-high heat.
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Cook the chicken for 4 minutes.
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Turn the chicken over and lightly spray with cooking spray.
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Cook for 2 to 4 minutes, or until no longer pink in the center.
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Serve the chicken with the salsa on the side.
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(Per serving)
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Calories: 154
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Total fat: 1.5g
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Saturated: 0.5g
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Trans: 0.0g
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Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
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Monounsaturated: 0.5g
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Cholesterol: 66mg
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Sodium: 222mg
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Carbohydrates: 7g
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Fiber: 1g
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Sugars: 4g
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Protein: 27g
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Calcium: 35mg
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Potassium: 366mg
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1/2 fruit
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3 very lean meat

203

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or snipped fresh cilantro, 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Seared Chicken with Fresh Pineapple, Ginger, and Mint 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.

Seared Chicken with Fresh Pineapple, Ginger, and Mint Salsa

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