Grilled Chicken with Pineapple Salsa

 

Recipe from Pace Salsa & Picante

Servings:6

Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 jar (16 ounces) Pace® Chunky Salsa
• 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks in natural juice, drained, reserving juice
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 3 tbsp. packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts halves
• Cilantro Rice

Directions

Mix the salsa, pineapple and cilantro in a medium bowl and set aside.

Mix the reserved pineapple juice and the sugar in a small microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 20 seconds or until the sugar dissolves when stirred. Whisk in the vinegar, oil, salt and red pepper.

Grill or broil the chicken over medium heat for 15 minutes or until done, turning occasionally and basting frequently with the pineapple juice mixture. Top the chicken with the pineapple salsa and serve over the Cilantro Rice.

Cilantro Rice: Toss 6 cups hot cooked rice with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.