Sunday, November 1, 2009

Caribbean Jerk Chicken


RECIPE

Yield
4 Servings

Ingredients
Salt
2 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning
4 (6 oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup canola oil
1 jalapeño chili, seeded and finely chopped
3 scallions, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 3 limes)
1 (10 oz.) bag shredded slaw mix (any variety)

Preparation
Sprinkle salt and 1 tsp. jerk seasoning all over chicken; set aside. Warm 2 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned on both sides and cooked through, 5 minutes per side.

In a large bowl, toss together remaining 1 tsp. jerk seasoning, jalapeño, scallions, lime juice, 2 Tbsp. canola oil and slaw mix. Season mixture lightly with salt. Place vegetable mixture on a large platter and top with cooked chicken breasts. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutritional Information
Calories:337
Fat:16g (sat 2g)
Protein:40g
Carbohydrate:7g
Fiber:2g
Cholesterol:99mg
Sodium:524mg

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