Best 10 Island Chicken With Fruit Salsa Recipes

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Are you in search of a tropical culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than our comprehensive guide to preparing the mouthwatering "Island Chicken with Fruit Salsa"! This delectable dish combines the vibrant flavors of succulent chicken, exotic fruits, and a zesty salsa, inviting you to escape to a tropical paradise with every bite. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary journey, we've gathered the best recipes and tips to help you craft this unforgettable dish that will impress your family and friends. So, get ready to embark on a flavor-filled expedition as we unveil the secrets of creating the perfect "Island Chicken with Fruit Salsa".

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CHICKEN BREASTS WITH FRUIT SALSA



Chicken Breasts with Fruit Salsa image

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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

ISLAND CHICKEN WITH FRUIT SALSA



Island Chicken with Fruit Salsa image

A truly 'fruiticious' and spicy chicken dish, wonderful for summer deck parties or island dreaming in December! Grill for best results!

Provided by Terry Coonan

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Time 3h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (15 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits, drained with juice reserved
2 mangos - peeled, seeded and diced
2 green chile peppers, diced
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice and pulp
½ cup fresh orange juice
¼ cup dark rum
½ clove garlic, minced
8 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the pineapple and the reserved juice from 1 can, mangos, peppers, cilantro, lime juice and pulp, orange juice, rum, and garlic. Let stand for one hour before adding chicken.
  • Strain the juice from the salsa to use for the marinade. Set aside enough salsa without the juice to use for topping the chicken. Marinate the chicken breast halves in the bowl with the remaining salsa and juice mixture for 2 to 6 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Discard salsa used for marinating, and bake chicken for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken juices run clear. Top with reserved salsa to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 62.8 mg, Sugar 25.2 g

ISLAND FRUIT SALSA



Island Fruit Salsa image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 2 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup peeled, diced cherimoya
1 cup peeled and diced papaya
1 cup peeled, seed removed, and diced mango
1 cup pineapple chunks, grilled
1 cup peeled, pitted, diced avocado, preserved by squeezing a lime over it to prevent browning
1 cup diced star fruit
1 cup peeled, diced kiwi
1 1/2 cups small diced white onion
2 red Thai chile, stem removed, diced small
1 red jalapeno, stem and seeds removed, diced small
1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro
3/4 cup rice wine vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup chopped scallions
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 limes, juiced
Kosher salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl combine all the ingredients. Stir and refrigerate until use. Best if used the same day it is made.

ISLAND CHICKEN WITH FRUIT SALSA



Island Chicken with Fruit Salsa image

A truly 'fruiticious' and spicy chicken dish, wonderful for summer deck parties or island dreaming in December! Grill for best results!

Provided by Lois

Categories     Healthy Chicken Breasts

Time 3h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (15 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits, drained with juice reserved
2 mangos - peeled, seeded and diced
2 green chile peppers, diced
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice and pulp
½ cup fresh orange juice
¼ cup dark rum
½ clove garlic, minced
8 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the pineapple and the reserved juice from 1 can, mangos, peppers, cilantro, lime juice and pulp, orange juice, rum, and garlic. Let stand for one hour before adding chicken.
  • Strain the juice from the salsa to use for the marinade. Set aside enough salsa without the juice to use for topping the chicken. Marinate the chicken breast halves in the bowl with the remaining salsa and juice mixture for 2 to 6 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Discard salsa used for marinating, and bake chicken for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken juices run clear. Top with reserved salsa to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 62.8 mg, Sugar 25.2 g

ISLAND CHICKEN WITH FRUIT SALSA



Island Chicken with Fruit Salsa image

A truly 'fruiticious' and spicy chicken dish, wonderful for summer deck parties or island dreaming in December! Grill for best results!

Provided by Lois

Categories     Healthy Chicken Breasts

Time 3h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (15 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits, drained with juice reserved
2 mangos - peeled, seeded and diced
2 green chile peppers, diced
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice and pulp
½ cup fresh orange juice
¼ cup dark rum
½ clove garlic, minced
8 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the pineapple and the reserved juice from 1 can, mangos, peppers, cilantro, lime juice and pulp, orange juice, rum, and garlic. Let stand for one hour before adding chicken.
  • Strain the juice from the salsa to use for the marinade. Set aside enough salsa without the juice to use for topping the chicken. Marinate the chicken breast halves in the bowl with the remaining salsa and juice mixture for 2 to 6 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Discard salsa used for marinating, and bake chicken for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken juices run clear. Top with reserved salsa to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 62.8 mg, Sugar 25.2 g

ISLAND CHICKEN WITH FRUIT SALSA



Island Chicken with Fruit Salsa image

A truly 'fruiticious' and spicy chicken dish, wonderful for summer deck parties or island dreaming in December! Grill for best results!

Provided by Lois

Categories     Healthy Chicken Breasts

Time 3h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (15 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits, drained with juice reserved
2 mangos - peeled, seeded and diced
2 green chile peppers, diced
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice and pulp
½ cup fresh orange juice
¼ cup dark rum
½ clove garlic, minced
8 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the pineapple and the reserved juice from 1 can, mangos, peppers, cilantro, lime juice and pulp, orange juice, rum, and garlic. Let stand for one hour before adding chicken.
  • Strain the juice from the salsa to use for the marinade. Set aside enough salsa without the juice to use for topping the chicken. Marinate the chicken breast halves in the bowl with the remaining salsa and juice mixture for 2 to 6 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Discard salsa used for marinating, and bake chicken for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken juices run clear. Top with reserved salsa to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 62.8 mg, Sugar 25.2 g

ISLAND CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA



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Make and share this Island Chicken with Pineapple Salsa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Sauces

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces unsweetened pineapple, crushed (with juice)
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
4 chicken breast halves, skinned and boned (6 ounces each)
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon jalapeno pepper, minced (wear plastic gloves when handling)
1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, minced

Steps:

  • Strain the pineapple; reserve the juice. Place the pineapple in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Place the pineapple juice in a shallow nonmetal dish.
  • Add the soy sauce, honey, garlic, and red-pepper flakes. Mix well.
  • Add the chicken and turn to coat all sides. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours, turning occasionally.
  • Preheat the grill or broiler. Coat the grill rack or broiler pan with no-stick spray.
  • Remove the pineapple from the refrigerator. Add the onions, brown sugar, lime juice, jalapeno peppers, and cilantro. Mix well. Let stand at room temperature.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade; reserve the marinade. Grill or broil 4" from the heat for 5 minutes.
  • Turn and cook for 5 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center. Check by inserting the tip of a sharp knife into 1 breast.
  • Transfer the marinade to a small saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 5 minutes, or until reduced by half.
  • Pour over the chicken.
  • Top with the salsa.
  • To freeze, pack the cooled cooked chicken and sauce in a freezer-quality plastic container.
  • Pack the salsa in a separate freezer-quality plastic container.
  • To use, thaw both overnight in the refrigerator, Cover the chicken and microwave on high power for, 3 minutes.

ISLAND SALSA



Island Salsa image

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Fruit     Onion     No-Cook     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Sodium     Kiwi     Mango     Pineapple     Bell Pepper     Hot Pepper     Summer     Healthy     Vegan     Cilantro     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chopped peeled pineapple
1 cup chopped peeled mango
1 cup chopped yellow or red bell pepper
2/3 cup chopped peeled kiwi fruit
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon minced serrano chili* (with seeds)
Ground white pepper
*A serrano is a very hot, small fresh green chili available at Latin American markets and many supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Season with white pepper and salt. (Can be made 3 hours ahead.)

ISLAND CHICKEN WITH FRUIT SALSA



Island Chicken with Fruit Salsa image

A truly 'fruiticious' and spicy chicken dish, wonderful for summer deck parties or island dreaming in December! Grill for best results!

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Healthy Chicken Breasts

Time 3h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (15 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits, drained with juice reserved
2 mangos - peeled, seeded and diced
2 green chile peppers, diced
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice and pulp
½ cup fresh orange juice
¼ cup dark rum
½ clove garlic, minced
8 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the pineapple and the reserved juice from 1 can, mangos, peppers, cilantro, lime juice and pulp, orange juice, rum, and garlic. Let stand for one hour before adding chicken.
  • Strain the juice from the salsa to use for the marinade. Set aside enough salsa without the juice to use for topping the chicken. Marinate the chicken breast halves in the bowl with the remaining salsa and juice mixture for 2 to 6 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Discard salsa used for marinating, and bake chicken for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken juices run clear. Top with reserved salsa to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 62.8 mg, Sugar 25.2 g

ISLAND TROPICAL SHRIMP WITH FRUIT SALSA



Island Tropical Shrimp With Fruit Salsa image

This is a great Caribbean shrimp dish that I wanted to get on Zaar for the Caribbean. This recipe comes from Walter Scheib, former White House Chef. The warm fruit salsa is a perfect accompaniment & adds to the flavor of this wonderful dish.

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 26

1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon gingerroot, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons dark rum
2 teaspoons lime zest
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon chili paste
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
salt and pepper, to taste
16 large shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon jalapeno, chopped
2 ounces julienne red onions
2 ounces julienne tomatoes
2 ounces sliced mangoes
2 ounces sliced pineapple
2 ounces sliced bananas
1/2 tablespoon cumin
1/2 tablespoon coriander
1 ounce lime juice
hot sauce (to taste)
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl- combine all ingredients except shrimp & set aside.
  • Go ahead & preheat your grill to medium heat.
  • Toss shrimp in baste mix & grill on lightly oiled grill. Turning once, cook 4 minutes on each side.
  • Baste shrimp once more before serving.
  • Serve on top of warm fruit salsa.
  • Warm Fruit Salsa:.
  • In sauté pan over medium heat- sauté oil, onions, garlic and jalapeños for 2- 3 minutes.
  • Add fruit and tomatoes, cooking for 2 - 3 minutes, don't stir or over-mix as fruit will break up.
  • Add cumin, coriander, lime juice & hot sauce. Cook 1 - 2 minutes, the fruit should be warm, not mushy.
  • Add chopped cilantro when ready to serve.
  • Serve on top of warm fruit salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.4, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 42.6, Sodium 51.3, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 6.7, Protein 7.2

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful fruits and vegetables will make your salsa shine.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different fruits and vegetables that can be used in salsa, so don't be afraid to try new combinations. For Island Chicken with Fruit Salsa recipe, passion fruit, pineapple, and mango are great options.
  • Make sure the salsa is well-seasoned: A good salsa should have a balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors.
  • Let the salsa rest: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the salsa chilled: Salsa is best when served chilled, so be sure to refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Salsa is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. Whether you're making tacos, burritos, or simply serving it with chips, a good salsa can make all the difference. By following these tips, you can make delicious and flavorful salsa that will impress your friends and family.

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