Chicken Breasts with Fruit Salsa Recipe

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Jalapeno pepper gives a little kick to the fruit salsa. Preparing this tropical-tasting dish in a skillet keeps your kitchen cool, which is especially nice on a summer day.

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Chicken Breasts with Fruit Salsa Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup pineapple tidbits, drained
1/2 cup quartered fresh strawberries
1 kiwifruit, peeled, quartered and sliced
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup orange juice

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the oil, salt, pepper and garlic. Spread over one side of each chicken breast.
In a large skillet, saute chicken seasoned side down in butter for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken to serving platter; keep warm.
Meanwhile, for salsa, in a small bowl, combine the fruit, onion and pepper; set aside. Combine cornstarch and juice until smooth; gradually stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; pour over fruit mixture and gently toss to coat. Serve with chicken. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 164 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 223 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Chicken Breasts with Fruit Salsa in Taste of Home Meals in Minutes Calendar Annual 2003, p5