While preparing for snow in Seattle this weekend, I immediately channeled my inner island vibes, this girl knows nothing about snow! I wanted to create a dinner that would instantly bring sunny vibes since we were a long way from someone's warm and sunny beach. This dish gives you all of that and more.
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This quick, asian-tropical infused dish needs to be added to your dinner rotation. Let's kick spaghetti to the curb every now and again, I know that's everyone's go-to! Don't get me wrong, I love a good spaghetti but you and I both know at times, we are hankering for something different and even healthy. This honey-soy marinated chicken with fresh pineapple salsa is just that!
Simple recipe, packed with tons of sweet and savory flavor if you’re into that kind of thing. If you’re looking for me, I’ll be bundled up by the fireplace daydreaming on somebody’s beach this weekend. Let's get started with this quick, easy recipe!
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In a mixing bowl, combine garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and sesame oil; whisk together until thoroughly combined. Pour mixture over chicken breasts, massage and let marinate at least one hour.
To prepare salsa, dice pineapple, red onion and cilantro and place in a mixing bowl. Add honey, lime juice and stir. Salt + pepper to taste and set aside.
Preheat skillet to medium/high heat and add ½ teaspoon of oil to lightly coat pan. Sauté chicken breasts until cooked through using leftover marinade to baste chicken. Plate chicken breasts and top with pineapple salsa. Enjoy!
Honey Soy Chicken with Pineapple Salsa
Ingredients
Honey Soy Marinade
- ¼ cup Soy Sauce
- 1 tb Garlic
- ½ Fresh Lime Juice
- 1.5 tablespoon Honey
- ½ teaspoon Sesame Oil optional
- ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
Pineapple Salsa
- 10 oz Pineapple
- ½ cup Red Onion
- ¼ cup Cilantro
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- ½ Fresh Lime Juice .
- Salt + Pepper to Taste
Additional Ingredient
- 1lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
Instructions
Honey Soy Chicken
- In a mixing bowl, combine garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and sesame oil; whisk together until thoroughly combined.
- Pour mixture over chicken breasts, massage and let marinate at least one hour covered.
- Preheat skillet to medium/high heat and add ½ teaspoon of oil to lightly coat pan.
- Sauté chicken breasts until cooked through using leftover marinade to baste chicken. Set aside.
Pineapple Salsa
- Dice pineapple, red onion and cilantro and place in a mixing bowl.
- Add honey, lime juice and stir. Salt + pepper to taste and set aside.
Plating
- Plate chicken breasts and top with pineapple salsa and enjoy!
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