Zesty Grilled Pork Chops or Chicken with Pineapple Salsa
Lindsey
ingredients
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp finely grated orange zest
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tbs fresh orange juice
- 1 tbs finely grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- salt and freshly ground pepper
- six 1/2 inch thick boneless pork chops 1 3/4 lbs. or chicken breasts
- 1/2 medium pineapple peeled, cored and cut into 1/4 inch dice (about 2 cups)
- 1 tomato seeded and cut into 1/4 inch dice
- 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch dice
- 1/2 small white onion, cut into 1/4 inch dice
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 1 tbs minced cilantro leaves
- 1 tsp sugar
directions
- 1
In a large glass baking dish whisk the olive oil with the orange zest, orange juice, ginger, hot sauce, 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp of pepper. Add the pork chops or chicken breasts, turn to coat. Let the pork or chicken marinate at room temperature for 1 hour, turning once.
- 2
In a medium bowl mix the pineapple with the tomato, bell pepper, onion, jalapeno, cilantro and sugar. Season the pineapple salsa with salt and pepper.
- 3
Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Remove the pork or chicken from the marinade and grill over moderately high heat, turning once until cooked through.
- 4
Transfer pork or chicken to plates. Spoon some of the pineapple salsa on top and serve.
notes
If you want to make the pineapple salsa ahead it can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Source: Maxine Heumann
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