Poulet Malien (grilled Chicken With Pineapple Salsa)

Poulet Malien is a traditional Malian dish featuring succulent grilled chicken served with a refreshing pineapple salsa. This dish is bursting with vibrant flavors and is perfect for a summer barbecue or a special family dinner.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Malian Grilled Chicken Pineapple Salsa Malian Cuisine Barbecue
Poulet Malien (grilled Chicken With Pineapple Salsa)

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 ripe pineapple, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture over the chicken breasts.
  3. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and grill marks appear. Remove from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the diced pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to make the salsa.
  5. Serve the grilled chicken with the pineapple salsa on top.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Grilling

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Grill Tongs Small bowl Medium bowl

Tools

Knife Cutting board Measuring spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the Poulet Malien with a side of couscous or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the spice mixture for 30 minutes before grilling.

Cost

$15