Meals Matter

Spicy Carribean Chicken Salad

Contributed By: mlhlywa
Low Fat Ways to Cook Chicken

Ingredients

2 cups Water

4 Green onions

1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breasts

2/3 cup Chablis or other dry white wine

2 tbs Minced jalapeno pepper

2 tsp Sugar

1/2 tsp Dried whole thyme

1/4 tsp Ground allspice

1/4 tsp Pepper

1/8 tsp Ground cinnamon

1/8 tsp Ground nutmeg

2 tbsp Cider vinegar

2 cloves Garlic, minced

1 cup Diced fresh pineapple

1/2 cup Seedless red grapes, halved

1/2 cup Nonfat mayo

Romaine lettuce leaves (optional)

1 tbsp Sliced green onions

Preparation

Combine water and onions in large skillet; bring to boil over medium heat. Add chicken, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until cooked. Remove chicken, set aside and let cool. Discard cooking liquid, shred chicken into bitesized pieces and set aside.

Combine wine and next nine ingredients in large heavy duty zip top plastic bag. Add chicken, seal bag, and marinate in refrigerator for two hours, turning bag occasionally. Drain, discard marinade.

Combine chicken, pineapple, grapes, and mayonaise in a bowl and toss gently. Serve on a lettuce plate if desired. Top with sliced green onions.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Salads & Dressings
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Nutrition Content: Low Fat

Nutrient Information

Calories: 218
Total Fat: 4.1
Saturated Fat: 1.1
Carbohydrates: 14.9
Protein: 26.5
Sodium: 448