CARIBBEAN CHICKEN WITH NECTARINES, SWEET POTATOES AND BANANAS

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Caribbean Chicken With Nectarines, Sweet Potatoes and Bananas image

The original of this slightly tweaked recipe was found in the 1995 publication, The Simply Healthy Lowfat Cookbook.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 lb sweet potato, peeled, halved lengthwise & cut crosswise into 1/2-inch half-rounds
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 lb lean ground chicken
1 large nectarine, cut into thin wedges
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon jalapeno pepper, minced
2 medium bananas, firm but ripe, sliced
1/4 cup scallion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • To a large saucepan of boiling water add the sweet potatoes, return the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover & simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain well.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, warm oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking, then add chicken & saute until opaque & cooked through, about 2 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium & add the sweet potatoes, nectarine, marmalade, mustard & jalapeno, cooking & tossing gently until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the bananas & cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Serve the mixture sprinkled with sliced scallions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.8, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 32.9, Sodium 273.3, Carbohydrate 49.1, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 26.1, Protein 16.3

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