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Chicken with Strawberry Avocado Salsa

Strawberries and avocado make a versatile salsa that’s great with chicken, fish or chips. Serve the same day it’s made for the best color and flavor. After working with jalapeño peppers, always wash your hands well with soap and water, being careful not to touch or rub your eyes; the pepper oils can burn!

Prep Time: 15 minutes, plus 20 min to marinade   |    Cook Time: 15 minutes   |    Makes: 6 servings
  • Healthy - Low Sodium
Ingredients
  • 1 1 1pkg. Volume(16 oz) Driscoll’s Strawberries 
  • 1  1  1 can (8oz) Volumepineapple tidbits or chunks  
  • 1 1 1small avocado, pitted and diced 
  • 1/2 - 1 1/2 - 1 1/2 - 1jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced 
  • 1  1  1 Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumebalsamic vinegar  
  • 1/2  1/2  1/2tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumeonion salt  
  • 2 2 2Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumesoy sauce 
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumesesame oil 
  • 6 6 6chicken breasts, boneless and skinless (about 2 pounds) 
Instructions
  1. Place chicken in a shallow dish. 
  2. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Measure 2 tablespoons juice into a small bowl and set aside. 
  3. Pour remaining pineapple juice, soy sauce and sesame oil over chicken. Turn chicken to evenly coat. Cover and refrigerate 20 minutes. 
  4. Rinse and hull strawberries. Cut into 3/4-inch cubes. 
  5. Add pineapple, strawberries, avocado, jalapeño to taste, balsamic vinegar and onion salt to bowl with pineapple juice. Stir gently to combine. Let stand for flavors to blend while grilling chicken. 
  6. Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade. Grill or broil until done, about 6-7 minutes per side, (165Fº internal temperature). Serve with strawberry avocado salsa mixture. 
  7. Variation: Substitute 1-1/2 pounds halibut steaks for chicken breasts. 

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 282
Total Fat 8.1g
    Saturated Fat 1.72g
Cholesterol 102.8mg
Sodium 268mg
Total Carbohydrates 12.9g
    Dietary Fiber 3.4g
Protein 38.6g