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Wednesday, September 1

Ginger Glzed Chicken with Pineapple Salsa

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice (see below)
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup each Oriental dark sesame oil, olive or vegetable oil and honey
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves (5 oz each)
  • Pineapple Salsa
  • 1 can (20 oz) Pineapple Tidbits, drained, (reserve 1/2 cup juice for glaze)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh Cilantro
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped Red Onion
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

Directions

  1. Glaze : Mix all ingredients in large glass measuring cup.
  2. Place chicken in ziptop bag, add glaze, seal and turn to coat chicken. Place in a dish in case of drips. Refrigerate 4 to 6 hours.

  3. Heat outdoor grill to medium-high.

  4. Salsa : Mix all ingredients in medium serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

  5. Drain glaze into medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; boil 2 minutes.
  6. Grill chicken, turning once and basting often with glaze, 10 to 12 minutes until deep golden brown and no longer pink in thickest part. Transfer to a clean platter. Discard any remaining glaze.

  7. Serve chicken with the salsa.

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