Pineapple-Glazed Chicken with Jalapeño Salsa
Succulent chicken breasts glazed with a sweet-tangy pineapple sauce and topped with a fresh, spicy pineapple jalapeño salsa. This tropical-inspired dish combines the perfect balance of sweet, spicy and savory flavors.
Ingredients
- •¼ cup pineapple juice
- •2 tablespoons brown sugar
- •1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- •¾ cup fresh pineapple
- •3 tablespoons red bell pepper
- •3 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- •1½ tablespoons red onion
- •1½ tablespoons jalapeño chiles
- •4 pieces chicken breast halves
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Bring pineapple juice, brown sugar, and mustard to boil in small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Boil until glaze has thickened slightly, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
5 min
- 2.
Mix pineapple, red pepper, cilantro, onion, and chiles in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
5 min
- 3.
Line baking sheet with foil. Place chicken on sheet and brush with glaze. Bake 15 minutes. Brush again with glaze, then broil until cooked through and golden, watching closely to avoid burning, about 5 minutes longer. Let rest 5 minutes.
25 min
- 4.
Spoon salsa over chicken and serve.
2 min