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Family-Style Chicken with Tangy Salsa
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Preparation time: 10 min. |
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Cooking time: 20 min. |
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Ideal condiment: steamed brown rice |
Shopping List
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Chicken, hot pepper sauce, limes, cilantro, pineapple,
jalapeno, maple syrup, lemon juice, olive oil |
Food items that are probably in your frig!
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Vinegar, garlic, onion |
Ingredients
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1 (3-pound) chicken, quartered |
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1/3 cup olive oil |
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1/2 cup fresh lime juice |
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4 cloves garlic, minced |
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3 tablespoons chopped cilantro |
PINEAPPLE SALSA:
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2 cups crushed pineapple, drained |
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1/2 cup chopped onion |
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3 cloves garlic, minced |
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1 jalapeno, seeded, finely chopped |
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1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce |
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1 tablespoon maple syrup |
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1 tablespoon vinegar |
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1 tablespoon lemon juice |
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3 tablespoons chopped cilantro |
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Serves 4 |
Step 1
Place chicken in a shallow dish. Mix olive oil, lime
juice, garlic and cilantro in a small bowl. Pour over chicken; refrigerate.
Step 2
Preheat grill. Drain chicken. Grill over hot coals for 10
minutes on each side or until juices run clear when pierced with a knife.
Step 3
Meanwhile, for salsa, combine pineapple, onion, garlic,
jalapeno, hot sauce, maple syrup, vinegar, lemon juice and cilantro in a
bowl; mix well.
Step 4
Remove chicken to a serving platter. Serve with pineapple
salsa on the side.
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Pre - Prepared Items for even Faster Serving Times
The pineapple salsa can be made up to 24 hrs. ahead.
Store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator. |
Money Savers
Leftover canned crushed pineapple can be used in a
variety of ways. Add to baked products, blend in fruit shakes or serve
as an accompaniment to baked ham or roast pork. |
Serving Variation
If it's not the season for outdoor grilling, you can broil
this versatile chicken dish in the oven.
Cook'en Easier
Using boneless chicken pieces will eliminate having to cut
up the chicken and will make it easier to eat, too. |
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