Pick up a container of fresh pineapple at the supermarket, cut it into chunks for the salsa. I suggest serving with steamed broccoli and some whole wheat rolls. The entire meal will be extremely filling and perfect for left overs. :) For a quick easy way to steam broccoli continue reading after the main recipe!
Serving size is 1 cutlet and 1/4 cup salsa
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
- 1/3 cup unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts
- 1 (1-ounce) slice white (or wheat) bread
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 (4-ounce) chicken cutlets [A thin slice of a medium sized chicken breast]
- 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil
- Cooking spray
- Cilantro sprigs (optional)
Preparation
1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl, tossing well.
2. Combine peanuts and bread slice in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over chicken. Dredge chicken in the breadcrumb mixture.
3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add chicken to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until done. Serve chicken with pineapple mixture. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.
To Steam Broccoli
Use a microwave safe dish that is just big enough to hold all of the broccoli in a single layer.
For 1/2 pound of broccoli, add 1 tablespoon of water.
Cover with plastic wrap. Be sure to leave a steam vent in the corner.
Microwave on high about 3-4 minutes
With a fork stab the broccoli to check to see if it is cooked to your liking. Do not overcook.