CHICKEN BREASTS WITH FRUIT SALSA

Chicken Breasts with Fruit Salsa image

Jalapeno pepper gives a little kick to the fruit salsa. Preparing this tropical-tasting dish in a skillet keeps your kitchen cool, which is especially nice on a summer day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup pineapple tidbits, drained
1/2 cup quartered fresh strawberries
1 kiwifruit, peeled, quartered and sliced
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup orange juice

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the oil, salt, pepper and garlic. Spread over one side of each chicken breast. , In a large skillet, saute chicken seasoned side down in butter for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken to serving platter; keep warm. , Meanwhile, for salsa, in a small bowl, combine the fruit, onion and pepper; set aside. Combine cornstarch and juice until smooth; gradually stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; pour over fruit mixture and gently toss to coat. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.