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Grilled Chicken with Pineapple Salsa on a plate

Grilled Chicken with Pineapple Salsa

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple diced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat grill to medium-high.
  2. Mix oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Rub chicken all over with mixture.
  4. Grill 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through and marked; rest a few minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, combine pineapple, pepper, onion, cilantro, and lime juice in a medium bowl.
  6. Season salsa with salt; mix well.
  7. Top chicken with salsa.
  8. Serve.

Notes

Make sure the chicken is fully cooked by checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). For added flavor, let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes before grilling. This pineapple salsa is also great on fish or as a dip with tortilla chips!