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Grilled Blackened Chicken and Pineapple Salsa Recipe

This Grilled Blackened Chicken with Pineapple Salsa is so fresh and light. It is the perfect barbecue dish. We make this all year round. The best part of this recipe is the fresh pineapple salsa. It goes with chips, chicken, and just about any other meat. You need to try this one.
Serving6
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons blackened seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Pineapple Salsa:

  • 1½ cups fresh pineapple, diced
  • ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ cup red onion, diced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice, (about 1 lime)

Homemade Blackened Seasoning:

  • 1½ Tablespoons paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 Tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 Tablespoon ground thyme
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon oregano

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients for blackened seasoning. Store in an air-tight container in a cool, dry place.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Rub both sides of chicken breast with blackened seasoning and salt. Cook chicken on pre-heated grill sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Cook each side for 6-8 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
  • Mix together ingredients for pineapple salsa. Remove chicken from grill and serve topped with pineapple salsa.

Nutrition

Calories: 173 kcal · Carbohydrates: 11 g · Protein: 25 g · Fat: 3 g · Saturated Fat: 1 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 73 mg · Sodium: 330 mg · Potassium: 570 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 6 g · Vitamin A: 735 IU · Vitamin C: 43 mg · Calcium: 41 mg · Iron: 2 mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Main Course