🍍 Chipotle Marinated Chicken Bites with Pineapple-Blackberry Salsa 🍇
This Chipotle Marinated Chicken with Pineapple-Blackberry Salsa is a vibrant dish with smoky, tender chicken bites served over creamy coconut rice and topped with a fresh, tangy pineapple and blackberry salsa. It's a beautiful blend of spicy, sweet, and tropical flavors! 🌞✨
Ingredients:
Chipotle Marinated Chicken:
1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 🍗
2 tbsp chipotle sauce or 1 tsp chipotle powder 🌶️
1 tbsp lime juice 🍋
1 tbsp olive oil 🌿
1 tsp smoked paprika 🧂
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
Coconut Rice:
1 cup jasmine or basmati rice 🍚
1 cup coconut milk 🥥
1/2 cup water 💧
1/2 tsp salt 🧂
Pineapple-Blackberry Salsa:
1 cup diced fresh pineapple 🍍
1/2 cup fresh blackberries, halved 🍇
1/4 cup diced red onion 🧅
1 tbsp lime juice 🍋
Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional) 🌿
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
Instructions:
Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chipotle sauce (or powder), lime juice, olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken pieces, toss to coat, and let marinate for at least 20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Prepare the Coconut Rice: Rinse the rice, then combine with coconut milk, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes until the rice is fluffy and fragrant. 🍚🥥
Make the Pineapple-Blackberry Salsa: In a bowl, gently mix diced pineapple, blackberries, red onion, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Be careful not to mash the blackberries. 🥭🍇
Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is golden and cooked through. Adjust the heat to prevent burning if necessary. 🔥🍗
Assemble the Bowl: Start with a base of coconut rice, layer with chipotle chicken bites, and top with the pineapple-blackberry salsa. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
This dish is a delightful combination of smoky, sweet, and spicy flavors that will make every bite exciting and satisfying! 💛🌴
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