Pineapple Marinated Chicken with Pineapple Salsa

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Pineapple Marinated Chicken

with Pineapple Salsa

I love fresh fruit in the summer and this pineapple chicken combo gives me beach-vibes right at home.

Tips:

• You can marinate your chicken the night before to give it extra flavor

• Make a double or triple batch of the salsa and use it all week to spice up salads, tacos and so much more

Pineapple Marinated Chicken with Pineapple Salsa

Ingredients (serves 4):

3 tbsp. coconut sugar

2 tbsp. rice vinegar

1 tbsp. tamari

1 tbsp. fish sauce

3 tbsp. olive oil

1 tsp. garlic powder

½ tsp. cayenne pepper

1 cup pineapple, diced

1 small red onion, diced

2 tbsp. coriander, chopped

2 tbsp. pineapple, grated, including juices

1 ½ lbs. (680g) chicken breasts, diced

2 cups white rice, cooked

Directions:

1. For the marinade: In a large bowl, stir together the coconut sugar, rice vinegar, tamari, fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic powder, ground cayenne and salt and black pepper.

2. For the salsa: Transfer 1 tablespoon of the marinade to a medium bowl and add the diced pineapple, red onion and coriander. Toss until well mixed and set aside.

3. Add the grated pineapple and its juices to the marinade, then add the chicken and toss to coat. Set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.

4. Once the chicken is done marinating, heat a large pan over medium-high and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chicken, leaving the marinade behind. Cook until browned on all sides, 7-8 minutes.

5. Serve the chicken over rice and topped with the pineapple salsa.

Nutrition Information:

 Prep Time: 15 Mins

Cook Time: 05 Mins

Calories per serving: 458

Fats: 15g

Carbs: 38g

Protein: 42g

Fiber: 2g

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