Chili Rubbed Chicken with Pineapple Salsa

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Chicken

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons honey

Salsa

• 1 (7 ounce) can unsweetened canned crushed pineapple
• 1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 avocado, seeded, peeled, chopped
• 2 tablespoons sliced scallions
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

Instructions

1. Chicken: In a small bowl, combine chili powder and garlic.
2. Stir in enough oil to make a thick paste.
3. Rub on both sides of chicken breasts.
4. Heat remaining oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium heat.
5. Brown chicken on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
6. Drizzle with honey.
7. Lower heat and cook until chicken is no longer pink inside, basting with honey. Turn once.
8. Salsa: Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
9. Serve with rice and black beans.

Nutrition

Per serving: calories 303; total fat 11g; cholesterol 73mg; sodium 92mg