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Ingredients
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1 large fresh pineapple (about 3 pounds)
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1 tablespoon canola oil
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1 (7-ounce) can chipotles in adobo sauce, divided
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2 tablespoons honey
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4 (6 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 teaspoon salt, divided
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2 medium ripe avocados, cut into wedges
Directions
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Peel and core pineapple. Cut the pineapple flesh into planks about 1 inch thick and 3 inches long to yield about 2 cups. Place the sliced pineapple, oil and 1 tablespoon adobo in a medium bowl; toss until combined.
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Finely chop more pineapple to yield about 1/4 cup. Transfer the chopped pineapple to a large bowl along with any accumulated juices. (Reserve remaining pineapple for another use.)
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Finely chop 2 to 3 chipotles to yield roughly 2 tablespoons; add to the large bowl with the chopped pineapple. Whisk in honey and 1/4 cup adobo. (Reserve remaining chipotles and adobo for another use.) Add chicken; toss to coat. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
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Preheat grill to high (450°F to 500°F). Remove the pineapple planks from the marinade; place on oiled grates (reserve remaining marinade). Grill, uncovered, turning once, until charred and tender, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a large platter.
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Remove the chicken from the marinade; sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt (discard chicken marinade). Grill the chicken on oiled grates, uncovered and turning once, until the outside is caramelized and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 165°F, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Brush the tops of the breasts with the reserved pineapple marinade; grill for 1 minute more. Transfer to the platter with the pineapple.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
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Serve the chicken breasts whole or sliced with the grilled pineapple and fresh avocado. Season everything evenly with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt before serving.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
300 | Calories |
15g | Fat |
15g | Carbs |
27g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Serving Size about 3 oz. chicken & 1/3 avocado & about 1/3 cup pineapple | |
Calories 300 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 15g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber 6g | 21% |
Total Sugars 7g | |
Added Sugars 1g | 2% |
Protein 27g | 54% |
Total Fat 15g | 19% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
Cholesterol 83mg | 28% |
Vitamin A 226IU | 5% |
Vitamin C 33mg | 37% |
Vitamin D 1IU | 0% |
Vitamin E 3mg | 18% |
Folate 75mcg | 19% |
Vitamin K 16mcg | 13% |
Sodium 473mg | 21% |
Calcium 21mg | 2% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Magnesium 58mg | 14% |
Potassium 765mg | 16% |
Zinc 1mg | 9% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.