Jerk Chicken and Nectarine Salad
Serves 4
Sweet, ripe nectarines offer a cool counterpoint to this spicy jerk chicken salad. Accompany with Wholesome Cornbread and Beans & Rice.
The marinade for the Jerk Chicken can also be used with Chicken and Veggie Kabobs for a fun twist on the meal.
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons lime juice, divided
1 ½ tablespoons dried Jerk Seasoning
1 tablespoon steak sauce, like A1 or whatever you like.
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 and freshly ground pepper, to taste
8 cups torn or shredded romaine lettuce
Prepearation:
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.
*Recipe courtesy of EatingWell: August 98’
