Grilled Chicken Breasts with Mandarin Orange Salsa

 

1

can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments, drained

1

can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, drained

2

tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1

tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeño chile

1/4

teaspoon salt

1

tablespoon olive, canola or soybean oil

4

boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

1/4

teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

• 1 Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix all salsa ingredients. Set aside.
• 2 Brush oil over all sides of chicken breasts. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt, the pepper and ground red pepper.
• 3 Place chicken on grill rack over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Serve salsa with chicken.