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CITRUS CHICKEN WITH SALSA

I know summer has arrived when I make this grilled chicken dish with all its fresh ingredients. The salsa is bursting with zesty flavor!

—JULIE SIMPSON NORTH AURORA, IL



PREP: 25 MIN. + MARINATING GRILL: 10 MIN. MAKES: 4 SERVINGS (3 CUPS SALSA)


1/4 cup lemon juice

2 tablespoons lime juice

2 tablespoons orange juice

1 tablespoon canola oil

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

TOMATO-PINEAPPLE SALSA

4 plum tomatoes, chopped

1 cup cubed fresh pineapple

1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper

1/3 cup chopped red onion

1/4 cup lime juice

3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped

1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 4 hours. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine salsa ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

2. Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with salsa.

NOTE Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.