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Chicken with Jerk Sauce and Cool Pineapple Salsa
2007, Ellie Krieger, All rights reserved
Show:  Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger
Episode:  Spice Route
Chicken with Jerk Sauce and Cool Pineapple Salsa
For the salsa:
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 cup finely diced pineapple
1/3 cup finely diced, seeded English cucumber
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves

For the chicken:
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, about 5 ounces each, pounded to 1/2-inch thick
1 cup chopped scallions (about 6 scallions)
1/2 Scotch bonnet or habanero chile pepper, seeded and finely minced (wear gloves when handling)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, or 1/4 teaspoon ground
1 teaspoon allspice
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice

For the salsa:

In a small bowl whisk together the honey and the lime juice. Combine the pineapple, cucumber and mint in a medium bowl, pour the dressing over and toss to combine. Set aside.

For the chicken:

Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 4 minutes on each side, or until browned and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.

Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil to the pan. Stir in the scallions, pepper, garlic, ginger, allspice, and thyme. Cook for 30 seconds over a medium heat. Add the chicken broth and soy sauce and cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Stir in the lime juice. Put the chicken back in the pan and coat well with the sauce.

Serve with the pineapple salsa.

Yield: 4 servings (1 serving is 1 chicken breast, 2 tablespoons of sauce and 1/3 cup of salsa)

Nutrition Information
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving Calories 265
Total fat 7g Saturated fat 1g
Monounsaturated fat 4g Polyunsaturated fat 1g
Cholesterol 82mg Sodium 375mg
Carbohydrates 15g Protein 35g
Fiber 2g  

Try our Fat & Calorie Calculator for additional information.

Other Recipes from this Episode
Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Spiced Red Wine-Poached Pears
Vanilla Spice Oatmeal
Spiced Nuts

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Intermediate
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Ellie Krieger
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