Jerk Chicken & Nectarine Salad

Name: Jerk Chicken & Nectarine Salad
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons lime juice, divided; 1 ½ tablespoons dried jerk seasoning; 1 tablespoon steak sauce, such as; 4 teaspoons honey, divided; 1 teaspoon canola oil; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed; 3 ripe nectarines, pitted and thickly sliced; 2 scallions, chopped; Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste; 8 cups torn or shredded romaine lettuce

Rating: 5 stars

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Sweet, ripe nectarines offer a cool counterpoint to this spicy jerk chicken salad. Accompany with Wholesome Cornbread and Beans & Rice. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 1998

Ruth Cousineau

Recipe Summary

total:

45 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Mix 1 tablespoon lime juice, jerk seasoning, steak sauce, 2 teaspoons honey and oil in a shallow dish. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

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Step 2

Meanwhile, preheat grill to medium-high or preheat broiler.
Step 3

Stir together nectarines, scallions, remaining 3 tablespoons lime juice and remaining 2 teaspoons honey in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 4

Oil grill rack or broiler pan. Grill chicken until no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes per side. (Alternatively, place thighs on broiler pan. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat, 4 to 5 minutes per side.) Transfer chicken to a cutting board. Let stand for 5 minutes, then slice diagonally.
Step 5

Toss romaine with nectarine mixture in a large bowl. Divide among 6 plates and arrange chicken on top. Serve immediately.

Tips

Ingredient note: Jerk seasoning is a dry rub available in the spice section of most supermarkets.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

237 calories; 6.5 g total fat; 1.4 g saturated fat; 107 mg cholesterol; 555 mg sodium. 737 mg potassium; 22.2 g carbohydrates; 3.8 g fiber; 16 g sugar; 24.4 g protein; 8597 IU vitamin a iu; 16 mg vitamin c; 139 mcg folate; 47 mg calcium; 2 mg iron; 42 mg magnesium;

Exchanges:

1 fruit, 1 vegetable, 3 lean meat

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