pineapple-glazed chicken with jalapeño salsa

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

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.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Broil

Ingredients For pineapple-glazed chicken with jalapeño salsa

  • 1/4 c
    pineapple juice
  • 2 Tbsp
    brown sugar, packed
  • 1 Tbsp
    yellow mustard
  • 3/4 c
    fresh pineapple, cubed 1/4-inch dice
  • 3 Tbsp
    finely diced red bell pepper
  • 3 Tbsp
    chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    finely chopped red onion
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    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

  • 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.
  • 2
    Mix pineapple, red pepper, cilantro, onion, and chiles in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 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.
  • 4
    Spoon salsa over chicken and serve.

Categories & Tags for Pineapple-Glazed Chicken with Jalapeño Salsa:

ADVERTISEMENT