CARIBBEAN CHICKEN TENDERLOINS

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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 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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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

Steps:

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 : Calories 314 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges