CUBAN STYLE CHICKEN WITH FRESH PINEAPPLE SALSA

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Make and share this Cuban Style Chicken with Fresh Pineapple Salsa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups fresh pineapple chunks (don't use canned)
4 green onions, chopped
2/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, to taste
salt & pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Chop fresh pineapple roughly and mix in a small bowl with green onions, cilantro, lemon juice, and cumin; season to taste with some salt& pepper; cover and chill (can be made 4 hours ahead).
  • Heat oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat.
  • Season both sides of chicken with some salt& pepper and some cinnamon to taste.
  • Saute chicken in oil about 5 minutes per side or until cooked through and no longer pink inside- but still moist.
  • Spoon pineapple mixture over each serving and serve immediately.
  • If you prefer, you may instead grill chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.8, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 83.1, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 11.3, Protein 28.4

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