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Chicken with Fruit Salsa

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This recipe was inspired by several different cookbooks. It combines some of my favorite winter fruits for a fabulous salsa. Try serving the salsa recipe with sandwiches and other meats too.

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 37 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup chopped peeled mango
  • 1 orange, peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • 1 pear or apple, unpeeled, chopped
  • 8 oz. can pineapple tidbits, drained
  • 2 Tbsp. apple jelly
  • 1 Tbsp. minced seeded jalapeno pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 Tbsp. apple jelly
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Preparation:

Combine mango, orange, pear, pineapple, 2 Tbsp. apple jelly, jalapeno, cilantro, and parsley. Mix well and set aside.

Combine honey, 2 Tbsp. apple jelly and lemon juice. Microwave on high until melted, 10-20 seconds and stir well. Brush half of glaze on chicken.

Broil chicken 4-6" from heat for 6 minutes. Turn chicken and brush with remaining glaze. Broil 4-6 minutes longer or until chicken is tender, thoroughly cooked, and juices run clear when pricked with knife. Discard any remaining glaze. Spoon fruit salsa over chicken to serve. Serves 4-6

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