pineapple-glazed chicken with jalapeño salsa
Spicy and bright, this salsa makes chicken breasts party-worthy, and would also be a superb topper for pork or fish. From Bon Appetit, March 2010.
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Broil
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 3/4 cup fresh pineapple, cubed 1/4-inch dice
- 3 tablespoons finely diced red bell pepper
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 1/2 tablespoons canned sliced jalapeno chiles, drained, coarsely chopped
- 4 - boneless chicken breast halves with skin (1 3/4 pounds total)
How To Make pineapple-glazed chicken with jalapeño salsa
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Step 1Preheat 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.
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Step 2Mix pineapple, red pepper, cilantro, onion, and chiles in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
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Step 3Line 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.
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Step 4Spoon salsa over chicken and serve.
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