Ingredients
– 1/3 cup olive oil for the chicken
– Juice of 2 limes (approximately 2-3 tablespoons) for the chicken
– 2 teaspoons minced garlic for the chicken
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce for the chicken
– 1 teaspoon onion powder for the chicken
– 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg for the chicken
– 3 teaspoons allspice for the chicken
– 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes for the chicken
– 1 tablespoon honey for the chicken
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to an even 1/2 inch thickness) for the chicken
– 1 cup diced pineapple for the pineapple salsa
– 1/2 diced onion for the pineapple salsa
– A handful of roughly chopped cilantro for the pineapple salsa
– 1 diced jalapeno (optional) for the pineapple salsa
– Juice of 1 lime for the pineapple salsa
– 2 teaspoons honey for the pineapple salsa
– Salt to taste for the pineapple salsa
Instructions
1-First, prepare the marinade by combining 1/3 cup olive oil, juice of 2 limes, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 3 teaspoons allspice, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and 1 tablespoon honey in a bowl.
2-Next, pound four boneless, skinless chicken breasts to an even 1/2 inch thickness, then coat them thoroughly with the marinade and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
3-While the chicken marinates, make the pineapple salsa by mixing 1 cup diced pineapple, 1/2 diced onion, a handful of roughly chopped cilantro, 1 diced jalapeno (if using), juice of 1 lime, 2 teaspoons honey, and salt to taste. Blend lightly for a smoother texture if desired, then refrigerate until ready to serve.
4-Preheat your grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until the juices run clear and it’s fully cooked.
5-Finally, let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then serve it over steamed white rice and top generously with the pineapple salsa for a complete dish.
Last Step:
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๐ Use fresh pineapple instead of canned for a less sweet, more vibrant salsa that better complements the spicy chicken
๐ฅ Adjust the heat level by varying the amount of crushed red pepper flakes and jalapeno – remove jalapeno seeds for milder heat or add more for extra spice
โฐ Marinate the chicken longer (up to 4 hours) for deeper flavor penetration, but be cautious with acidic ingredients that can make the meat mushy if marinated too long
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marinating time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Gluten-free, High protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 356
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 641mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 72mg
