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Jerk Chicken & Nectarine Salad
Jerk Chicken & Nectarine Salad
2 Reviews
From: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 1998
Sweet, ripe nectarines offer a cool counterpoint to this spicy jerk chicken salad. Accompany with Wholesome Cornbread and Beans & Rice.
- By: Ruth Cousineau EatingWell Recipe Contributor
Ingredients 4 servings
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- 4 tablespoons lime juice, divided
- 1½ 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
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- 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.
- Meanwhile, preheat grill to medium-high or preheat broiler.
- Stir together nectarines, scallions, remaining 3 tablespoons lime juice and remaining 2 teaspoons honey in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- 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.
- Toss romaine with nectarine mixture in a large bowl. Divide among 6 plates and arrange chicken on top. Serve immediately.
- Ingredient note: Jerk seasoning is a dry rub available in the spice section of most supermarkets.
- Per serving: 237 calories; 7 g fat(1 g sat); 4 g fiber; 22 g carbohydrates; 24 g protein; 139 mcg folate; 107 mg cholesterol; 16 g sugars; 8,597 IU vitamin A; 16 mg vitamin C; 47 mg calcium; 2 mg iron; 555 mg sodium; 737 mg potassium
- Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (172% daily value), Folate (35% dv), Vitamin C (27% dv)
- Carbohydrate Servings: 1½
- Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1 vegetable, 3 lean meat
Reviews 2
May 18, 2010
By: EatingWell User
This was a really good recipe. I changed the fruit to mango and it was just as tasty. It was a nice light dinner, but full of flavor.
September 28, 2009
By: EatingWell User
An outstanding summer salad. It's easy to prepare and a real crowd pleaser. Best endorsement was when a friend's ten-year-old son took a bite, turned to her mother and said "Mom, you should get this recipe!"
Cindy Donn, Arlington, VA
