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Caribbean Chicken Tenderloins

Name: Caribbean Chicken Tenderloins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken tenderloins; 2 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning; 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 2-1/2 cups cut fresh asparagus (2-inch pieces); 1 cup pineapple tidbits, drained; 4 green onions, chopped; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice; 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard; 2 cups hot cooked rice

5 reviews

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

4 servings

“This recipe is so fast and tasty.” The light and sweet sauce perfectly offsets the bold jerk seasoning. Laura McAllister - Morganton, North Carolina

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Ingredients

1 pound chicken tenderloins
2 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2-1/2 cups cut fresh asparagus (2-inch pieces)
1 cup pineapple tidbits, drained
4 green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
2 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

Rub chicken with jerk seasoning. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm.
In the same skillet, saute the asparagus, pineapple and onions in remaining oil for 2-3 minutes or until tender.
Combine the cornstarch, pineapple juice and mustard until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken and rice.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 314 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 247mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

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