CARIBBEAN CHICKEN TENDERLOINS FOR TWO

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • Rub chicken with jerk seasoning. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in 1/2 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 1 minute or until thickened. Serve with chicken and rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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