BLACKENED CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE SALSA

Blackened Chicken and Pineapple Salsa image

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts
2 teaspoons blackened seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pineapple Salsa:
1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
Dash of salt
Homemade Blackened Seasoning:
1 1/2 Tablespoons paprika
1 Tablespoon garlic powder
1 Tablespoon onion powder
1 Tablespoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients for blackened seasoning. Store in an air-tight container in a cool, dry place.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Rub both sides of chicken breast with blackened seasoning and salt. Cook chicken on pre-heated grill sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Cook each side for 6-8 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Mix together ingredients for pineapple salsa. Remove chicken from grill and serve topped with pineapple salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 1337 kcal, Fat 65 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Cholesterol 435 mg, Sodium 1806 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g, Sugar 9 g, Protein 148 mg