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Key West Chicken and

Shrimp
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This copycat Cheddar’s Key West chicken and shrimp dish, with a delicious
homemade pineapple pico de gallo, is packed with flavor and color. Chicken and
shrimp are marinated briefly in a zingy jalapeño-lime marinade, grilled, and
then topped with pineapple pico de gallo. Served with rice or cauliflower rice,
and a green vegetable or tossed salad, this makes a stunning meal.

By Brenda Venable | Published on September 28, 2023

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Prep Time: Cook Time: Marinate Time:

15 mins 15 mins 1 hr

Total Time: Servings:

1 hr 30 mins 4

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Ingredients
Pineapple Pico de Gallo:

3/4 cup diced fresh pineapple

1/4 cup diced red onion

1/4 cup minced jalapeno pepper

1/4 cup diced tomato

3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 pinch salt

Key West Chicken and Shrimp:

1/2 cup orange juice

1/2 cup minced jalapeno pepper

1/4 cup white wine vinegar

1 lime, zested and juiced

2 tablespoons avocado oil

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon granulated garlic

1/4 teaspoon salt and freshly ground black

pepper, or to taste

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and

deveined

lime wedges (optional)

fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)

Directions
Step 1
Combine pineapple, red onion, 1/4 cup minced jalapeño, tomato, 3 tablespoons
cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 1 pinch salt in a non-reactive bowl, and
toss to mix well. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 2
In a bowl with a cover, stir together orange juice, 1/2 cup minced jalapeño, white
wine vinegar, zest and juice of 1 lime, avocado oil, honey, soy sauce, granulated
garlic, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3
Pound chicken to a uniform thickness and place in an 11x7-inch baking dish.
Pour half the marinade over chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour, turning
about halfway through.

Step 4
Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade until ready to use.

Step 5
After chicken has marinated 45 minutes, place shrimp into the bowl with
remaining marinade, and toss to coat shrimp well. Cover and refrigerate for 15
minutes.

Step 6
Remove shrimp from marinade but do not dry. Place shrimp on metal skewers
and refrigerate until ready to use. Discard marinade.

Step 7
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat. Clean and oil the grates, using tongs
and an oil-saturated paper towel.

Step 8
Remove chicken from marinade, but do not dry. Discard marinade.

Step 9
Grill chicken until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear, 4 to 5 minutes per
side, depending on thickness. An instant-read thermometer, inserted into the
thickest part of chicken, should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Remove to a plate and keep warm under a foil tent.

Step 10
Grill shrimp skewers until shrimp is opaque and has some color from the grill, 1
to 2 minutes per side.

Step 11
Serve each chicken breast with pineapple pico de gallo. Top with grilled shrimp;
garnish with lime slices and cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

489 13g 25g 65g
Calories Fat Carbs Protein

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