Winter returned with a roar last night and the only thing I can think of is a Polynesian escape complete with gorgeous beaches and warm breezes with a tasty cocktail in a hollowed-out pineapple. While I won’t be putting away the winter wardrobe just yet, I could bring a bit of sunshine in thanks to this Aloha Chicken with Grilled Pineapple Salsa.
One of my fave gals , Nat, recently got married and while life would not let me escape to see her tie the knot (as well as try to figure out her mom’s infamous Polynesian chicken recipe), I decided to whip up a dish that she can make for her new husband that they can enjoy when they get back from Hawaii. This dish is so easy to prepare and the key is the marinade. Everything is grilled and that caramelized crusty flavor adds so much depth to not only the chicken, but also the salsa. If you want to add a bit of heat to the salsa, feel free to char up a bit of jalapeno to bring a bit of heat.
I love grilling chicken with a light brush of Mazola corn oil – it doesn’t take alot to get that divine flavor that only a grill can impart and I won’t necessarily smoke up the apartment – which makes not only the Junior Sous Pug thrilled that the alarm will stay silent, but also my neighbors. The next day, any leftovers are going on a nice crusty roll with a bit more salsa on top.
When you want to enjoy a taste of summer, make this dish and Nat – make this for your beloved and tell him it’s just something you whipped up on the fly!
On to the recipe:
Gather your ingredients
Time to make the marinade
Butterfly the chicken breast and pound it out between two pieces of cling wrap – nice and thin
It’s all about the grill pan – first up prepping some zucchini squash and summer squash to serve with
Followed by grilling the pineapple and the red onion
Let’s make the salsa
Time to make the Grilled Pineapple Salsa
Viola – this is not your typical chicken – it’s a heart healthy chicken dish with Polynesian flavors
Now – don’t you want a bite?
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