Showing posts with label Sweet Chili Sauce. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sweet Chili Sauce. Show all posts

Friday, March 31, 2017

Sweet Chili Chicken with Pineapple Salsa

Chicken:
Juice from 1 large lime (2-3 Tbls)
1 1/2 Tbls Curry Powder
2 tsp veg or Olive Oil
1 lb chicken tenders (about 8)
Salt 
Black pepper
Lime wedges (opt)

Salsa:
1 1/2 Cups diced pineapple
1/4 Cup  or less of thinly sliced red onion
1 avocado, diced
1 Tbls fresh lime juice
3 Tbls cilantro, chopped
Pinch of salt

Sauce:
3 Tbls Sweet Chili Sauce
1 Tbls honey
1 1/2 tsp Soy Sauce
1 Tbls warm water

Chicken directions:
Place lime juice, curry powder and oil in a large zip top bag and shake lightly to combine.  Add chicken tenders and marinate at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.  Preheat grill to medium high heat and oil grill grates.  Remove chicken from marinade and sprinkle both sides lightly with salt and pepper. Grill chicken about 3 minutes on each side or until internal temp registers 165 degrees F.

Salsa direction:
Combine all salsa ingredients and gently toss to combine.  Refrigerate until ready to use.

Sauce directions:
Combine sweet chili sauce, honey, soy sauce and warm water and whisk with a fork until smooth.

To Serve:
Plate grilled chicken tenders, top with salsa and drizzle with sauce.  Serve with lime wedges if desired. (Can serve with rice - See Sweet and Savory Coconut Rice Recipe)

Note: sweet chili sauce can be found in the Asian food section of a grocery store (Thai Kitchen is a popular brand found in most locations)