Chicken with Jerk Sauce and Cool Pineapple Salsa

Show: Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger Episode: Spice Route

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 40 min

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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)

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recipe Chicken with Jerk Sauce and Cool Pineapple Salsa
Angela Chicago, IL 03-22-2009
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Really flavorful meal!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I was hunting for something semi-healthy to make for dinner last night and stumbled upon this recipe. Most of the... ingredients were already in my pantry and the prep itself was really easy. I cut up an entire pineapple though, which was about 3 cups diced-- but I'll be enjoying the leftovers this week. Highly recommended-- I used a jalepeno though, and it was not spicey enough. Next time I'll use the recommended pepper.Read more
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wendy rochdale, MA 02-26-2009
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Love It!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love this recipe. The spice for the chicken was perfect and the salsa was so tasty.
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Britta College Station, TX 01-28-2009
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Nice combination of tastes
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

The chicken could have been eaten by itself, the flavor was so good. But the salsa added an array of different flavors that... pushed it over the top. It was a very interesting combination of flavors. My husband loved it and wants me to keep it in our recipe box for the future.Read more
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Juanita Altamonte Springs, FL 01-03-2009
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This dish is awesome and easy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe was very easy to prepare and the flavors exploded in my mouth. I will make this dish over and over and will... recommend it to my friends and family. Thanks Ellie!Read more
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MAGGIE NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 07-04-2008
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Sidedish Staple!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I brought this salsa to a BBQ and it was gone in no time. Everyone wanted the recipe. I've made it at least 5 times since. ... Delicious!!Read more
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Kori Oak Ridge, TN 06-18-2008
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Healthy and delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for my boyfriend, my twin sister, and myself, and we all loved it! It has the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. ... Try it!Read more