Average Rating: 4.142857TOTAL TIME: Prep/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
Instructions
- 1. 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.
- 2. In the same skillet, saute the asparagus, pineapple and onions in remaining oil for 2-3 minutes or until tender.
- 3. 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 each: 314 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 247mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat.
