JERK CHICKEN SALAD-PAMPERED CHEF

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I adapted this recipe to my own taste. It originally uses a fresh whole pineapple, and 15 oz can of black beans. This uses the grill pan but I think any pan would do. Plain Olive Oil can be used instead of Garlic Oil.

Provided by Chef by Chance

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 27m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 ounces rotini pasta
3 tablespoons garlic oil, divided
2 limes
1/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons pineapple preserves
1 tablespoon jamaican jerk spice, rub
1 lb chicken tenders
20 ounces pineapple chunks, drained
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta, drain, and rinse under cold water. Toss with 2 tbsp of garlic oil and set aside.
  • Into a small bowl, zest 1 lime, juice both limes, and add the mayonnaise and preserves. Mix well and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp garlic oil and the jerk rub. Add the chicken tenders, coating the tenders.
  • Heat grill pan over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add chicken and cook for 6-10 minutes, turning once. Remove chicken from pan and add the pineapple to the pan. Cook for 2 minutes, turning once.
  • Cut chicken into bite size pieces.
  • In the serving bowl, toss the pasta with chicken, pineapple, bell pepper, bacon, green onions, and dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.5, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 59.3, Sodium 246.9, Carbohydrate 80.4, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 19.6, Protein 30.9

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