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Jerk Chicken & Nectarine Salad

:  July/August 1998, The Essential EatingWell Cookbook (2004)

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Sweet, ripe nectarines offer a cool counterpoint to this spicy jerk chicken salad. Accompany with Wholesome Cornbread and Beans & Rice.


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Jerk Chicken & Nectarine Salad Recipe

Makes: 4 servings

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low saturated fat | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High potassium | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons lime juice, divided
  • 1 1/2 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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Preparation

  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.
  2. Meanwhile, preheat grill to medium-high or preheat broiler.
  3. Stir together nectarines, scallions, remaining 3 tablespoons lime juice and remaining 2 teaspoons honey in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  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.
  5. Toss romaine with nectarine mixture in a large bowl. Divide among 6 plates and arrange chicken on top. Serve immediately.

Tips & Notes

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

Nutrition

Per serving: 247 calories; 6 g fat ( 1 g sat , 2 g mono ); 94 mg cholesterol; 24 g carbohydrates; 25 g protein; 3 g fiber; 546 mg sodium; 799 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (140% daily value), Vitamin C (70% dv), Potassium (41% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1 vegetable, 3 lean meat


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Recipe Categories

Style/Theme
Entertaining, casual
Type of Dish
Main dish, poultry
Salad, main dish
Ethnic/Regional
Cajun-Creole
Caribbean
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
45 minutes or less
Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low saturated fat
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
High potassium
Gluten free
Servings
4
Main Ingredient
Chicken
Preparation/ Technique
Broil
Grill/BBQ
Marinate/Rub
Meal/Course
Lunch
Dinner

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Publication
The Essential EatingWell Cookbook (2004)
July/August 1998
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