Grilled Chicken with Strawberry Pineapple Salsa

After a long summer day, you're probably looking for something refreshing for dinner. Well, I have just the thing for you! Grilled Chicken with Strawberry Pineapple Salsa served with sauteed veggies and brown rice. I even used the grill for the first time all by myself today!

INGREDIENTS

1 tsp. canola or corn oil

SALSA

2 slices fresh pineapple, each about 1/2" thick, patted dry

1 cup whole strawberries (about 5 ounces), diced

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

3-4 Tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves

1-2 tsp sugar

1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1 medium lemon

CHICKEN

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 4 ounces each), trimmed

2 tsp salt free seasoning blend

1/4 tsp salt

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the grill to medium high. Brush a grill pan or grill rack with the oil. Heat the grill pan or rack on the grill for about 2 minutes, or until hot. Grill the pineapple for 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool slightly, about 2 minutes, before chopping.

2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the remaining salsa ingredients except the lemon. Grate 1 teaspoon lemon zest, reserving the lemon. Stir the zest and chopped pineapple into the strawberry mixture. Set aside.

3. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with the seasoning blend and salt. Grill for 5 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink in the center. Transfer to plates. Squeeze the reserved lemon over the chicken. Serve with the salsa on the side.

ENJOY!

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