Grilled Chicken Breasts with Mandarin Orange Salsa

By joeyanne

Ingredients

• 1 (11-oz.) can mandarin orange segments, drained
• 1 (8-oz.) can crushed pineapple in unsweetened juice, drained
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped, seeded jalapeño chile
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, combine all salsa ingredients; mix well. Set aside.

2. Brush oil over all sides of chicken breast halves. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt, the pepper and ground red pepper.

3. When grill is heated, place chicken on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 10 to 12 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear, turning once. Serve salsa with chicken.