* Prepare 1 cup uncooked long-grain basmati rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Place 1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons chopped green onions; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; and 1 garlic clove in a blender. Process until smooth. Add sauce to rice; toss gently to combine.
Top grilled chicken breast halves with a sweet-and-spicy tropical salsa of fresh pineapple, mango, jalapeño peppers, and cilantro. Serve over rice for an easy one-dish meal.
Photo by: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro
1. To prepare salsa, combine first 8 ingredients. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes.
2. To prepare chicken, place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet. Combine pineapple juice and next 5 ingredients (through red pepper) in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken to bag; seal. Marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes.
3. Prepare grill.
4. Remove chicken from bag, reserving marinade. Place chicken on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes on each side or until done.
5. Place reserved marinade in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and cook until reduced to 1/4 cup (about 5 minutes). Drizzle over chicken. Serve salsa with chicken.
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Grilled Chicken with Mango-Pineapple Salsa
Green rice*
Plantain chips
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Tropical flavors add warmth to a chilly fall night. (Serves 4)
* Prepare 1 cup uncooked long-grain basmati rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Place 1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons chopped green onions; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; and 1 garlic clove in a blender. Process until smooth. Add sauce to rice; toss gently to combine.
Grilled Chicken with Mango-Pineapple Salsa
Green rice*
Plantain chips
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