Grilled chicken can sometimes get a little boring, but this recipe is a fun twist of fresh flavors.
You can also make this recipe, all year round. We use a pan in the winter, and cook it over the stove. We used can pineapple instead of fresh, and it gives us a little taste of summer and the islands.
You can also use this salsa for chips. It is one of my favorites. I crave it weekly. It tastes so fresh and pairs will almost every meat. You are going to love it.
how to make grilled Blackened chicken and pineapple salsa
Step 1: In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients for blackened seasoning. Store in an air-tight container in a cool, dry place.
Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Step 3: Rub both sides of chicken breast with blackened seasoning and salt.
Step 4: 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.
Step 5: Mix together the diced fresh pineapple, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, chopped fresh cilantro and the lime juice (about 1 lime) for the pineapple salsa.
Step 6: Remove chicken from grill and serve topped with pineapple salsa.
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Blackened recipes
For traditional “blackened” recipes, you can purchase blackened seasoning and then fry it in a cast iron skillet.
I decided to make my own blackened seasoning and then grill it for a healthier version. Even if it’s in the winter, you can use a grill pan to get perfectly grilled meat!
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- Pesto Chicken Casserole
- Skinny Chicken Alfredo
- Chicken Caesar Wraps
- Pineapple Grilled Chicken
Grilled Blackened Chicken and Pineapple Salsa Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoon blackened seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
Pineapple Salsa:
- 1½ cups fresh pineapple, diced
- ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice, (about 1 lime)
Homemade Blackened Seasoning:
- 1½ Tablespoons paprika
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon onion powder
- 1 Tablespoon ground thyme
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon oregano
Instructions
- 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.
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This looks great! I love pineapple salsa!!
Yum!
I like spice, so will mince a jalapeno & add to the salsa ingredients. Also, make the salsa beforehand; it allows the flavors to meld. So yummy!
We are so glad you like this blackened chicken and pineapple salsa. It’s delicious and perfect for summer.