MAPLE-GLAZED CHICKEN W/SWEET JALAPENO SALSA

Maple-Glazed Chicken W/Sweet Jalapeno Salsa image

Provided by Daily Inspiration S @DailyInspiration

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 - chicken breasts (6-7 ounces each)
1/2 cup(s) maple syrup
1/4 cup(s) soy sauce
1/4 cup(s) pineapple juice
1/2 - whole pineapple, finely diced
2 - jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely minced
1 small bunch cilantro, roughtly chopped
1 small red onion, diced
1 teaspoon(s) rice vinegar (unflavored)
1 tablespoon(s) sugar
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
- black pepper to taste

Steps:

If using wooden skewers, soak in water for several hours. Slice each chicken breast into six even pieces and thread onto a separate skewer.
Combine the maple syrup, soy sauce, and pineapple juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and let it bubble up and reduce by about one-fourth. Set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, combine chopped pineapple, jalapeno, cilantro, red onion, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Set aside.
Grill chicken kababs until nearly done. In last few minutes of grilling, baste them with the maple syrup mixture. Remove from heat and place on a platter. To serve, top the kababs with the pineapple salsa.