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Ready in under 30 minutes, this spicy chicken dish with sweet pineapple slaw is perfect for any night of the week.
Prep/Cook Time: 25 Minutes, Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 heads baby bok choy, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- ½ chopped fresh pineapple
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 4 teaspoons packed brown sugar, divided
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons jerk seasoning
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (1 to 1¼ pounds)
Directions
- For pineapple slaw, in a very large bowl combine bok choy, cabbage and pineapple. In a small bowl, combine cider vinegar and 2 teaspoons brown sugar. Drizzle over bok choy mixture; toss to coat. Set aside.
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the remaining 2 teaspoons brown sugar, flour and jerk seasoning. Add chicken; shake well to coat. Grease a grill pan or a heavy 12-inch skillet. Add chicken; cook over medium heat for 8 to 12 minutes or until no longer pink (170°F), turning once halfway through cooking time. Transfer chicken to a cutting board. Slice chicken and serve with pineapple slaw.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: 238 Calories, Total Fat: 7 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 72 mg, Carbohydrates: 19 g, Fiber: 3 g, Total Sugars: 13 g, Protein: 27 g, Sodium: 350 mg, Potassium: 819 mg, Iron: 2 mg, Folate: 109 mcg, Calcium: 167 mg, Vitamin A: 6150 IU, Vitamin C: 107 mg
© Dotdash Meredith. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
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