Grilled Pineapple Chimichurri Chicken

Name: Grilled Pineapple Chimichurri Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 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

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

Classic chimichurri gets a Hawaiian twist thanks to pineapple and macadamia nuts. For a spicier version, substitute red serrano pepper for the bell pepper. —Naylet LaRochelle, Miami, Florida

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Place pepper and pineapple on an oiled grill rack over medium heat; grill, covered, until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes per side.
2. 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.
3. Mix teriyaki sauce and ginger. Place chicken on an oiled grill rack over medium heat; grill, covered, until a thermometer reads 165°, 5-7 minutes per side. Brush with some teriyaki mixture during the last 4 minutes.
4. Brush chicken with remaining teriyaki mixture before serving. If desired, serve with couscous. Top with chimichurri, green onions and macadamia nuts.

Nutrition Facts

1 chicken breast half with about 1/4 cup sauce : 428 calories, 24g fat (3g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 686mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 37g protein.