Grilled Pineapple Chimichurri Chicken
- 1/2 small sweet red pepper, stemmed and seeded
- 2 slices fresh pineapple (1/2-inch)
- 2/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2/3 cup parsley sprigs (stems removed)
- 4 teaspoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup island teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
- Hot cooked couscous, optional
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts, toasted
- Place pepper and pineapple on an oiled grill rack over medium heat; grill, covered, until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes per side.
- For chimichurri, place cilantro, parsley and lime juice in a food processor; pulse until herbs are finely chopped. Continue processing while slowly adding oil. Chop grilled pepper and pineapple; stir into herb mixture.
- Mix teriyaki sauce and ginger. Place chicken on an oiled grill rack over medium heat; grill, covered, until a thermometer reads 165u0b0, 5-7 minutes per side. Brush with some of the teriyaki mixture during the last 4 minutes.
- Brush chicken with remaining teriyaki mixture before serving. If desired, serve with couscous. Top with chimichurri, green onions and macadamia nuts.
sweet red pepper, pineapple, fresh cilantro, parsley sprigs, lime juice, canola oil, teriyaki sauce, fresh gingerroot, chicken breast halves, couscous, green onions, nuts
Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/grilled-pineapple-chimichurri-chicken/ (may not work)