Pineapple Ginger & Cilantro Marinade

This summer favorite gives chicken a hint of the tropics while taking advantage of spring and summer chives and cilantro.

Yield: about 1 cup

INGREDIENTS

• 6 ounces pineapple juice

• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking oil

• 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped

• 1⁄2-inch piece ginger root, peeled and chopped

• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

PREPARATION

Combine all ingredients in single serve blender cup or small food processor. Puree 20 to 30 seconds, until all ingredients are minced and blended. Place chicken in a shallow dish. Pour marinade over the chicken. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour.