Ingredients

  • 2 cups seeded diced ripe tomatoes (2 to 3 medium tomatoes)
  • 12 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 12-2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 finely grated lime, zest of (about 1 tsp.)
  • kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle peppers, minced (from a can of chipotles in adobo sauce)
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 to 2 lbs.)

Method

  • Prepare a medium-hot grill fire.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, lime juice, 1 tablespoon of the oil, 1-1/2 teaspoon of the sugar and the lime zest.
  • If your tomatoes arent perfectly ripe and sweet, add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon sugar.
  • Season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, or to taste.
  • In another medium bowl, mix the chipotle, the remaining 2 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoons pepper.
  • Trim the chicken.
  • If the tenderloins are still attached, remove them and save for another use.
  • Use the flat side of a meat mallet to pound each chicken breast to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
  • Add the chicken to the chipotle mixture and toss well to coat.
  • When the grill is ready, lay the chicken on the hot grill grates and cook, covered, until the chicken has grill marks and the edges turn opaque, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Flip the breasts and continue to cook until the chicken is cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Slice each breast crosswise on the diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  • Arrange the chicken on a platter and top with the salsa.
  • Make Ahead Tips: If you're serving at room temperature, the chicken can be grilled ahead.
  • After grilling, let it cool for 20 minutes, refrigerate (for up to 8 hours), and slice just before serving with the salsa.
  • The salsa ingredients may be prepared up to 2 hours ahead, but mix them together just before serving.