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Chicken with Smoky Chimichurri and Pan-Fried Hearts of Palm
Recipes
Chicken with Smoky Chimichurri and Pan-Fried Hearts of Palm
4 servings
50 minutes total
  • Prepare chicken through step 1 (15 minutes)
  • Prepare hearts of palm; preheat grill (20 minutes)
  • Grill chicken; serve (15 minutes)

Chicken with Smoky Chimichurri

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper sauce
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • Large zip-top bag

Steps

    1. Chop parsley, oregano, and garlic; place in bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients (except chicken and zip-top bag) until blended. Place chicken in bag and add one-half sauce; let stand 10 minutes to marinate. Preheat grill (or grill pan).
    2. Place chicken on grill (discard marinade); grill 6–7 minutes on each side and until chicken is 165°F. Top chicken with remaining one-half sauce. Serve.

Pan-Fried Hearts of Palm

Ingredients

  • 1 (14-oz) can hearts of palm, drained
  • 1 large egg, beaten (or ¼ cup egg substitute)
  • ½ cup cracker meal
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup Deli mild salsa
  • 1 (7-oz) package Deli guacamole

Steps

    1. Drain hearts of palm, then cut in half lengthwise. Place egg in shallow bowl; place cracker meal in second bowl. Dip hearts of palm into egg (allowing excess to drip off), then dip into cracker meal until evenly coated.
    2. Preheat large, nonstick sauté pan on medium 2–3 minutes. Place oil in pan, then add hearts of palm; cook 1–2 minutes on each side or until well browned.
    3. Transfer hearts of palm to paper towels (to drain); sprinkle with salt. Serve with salsa and guacamole.

Serving Suggestions

  • Complete your meal with brown rice, crusty bread, and guava pastries for dessert.
  • This coating is also excellent for skirt steaks.

Chicken with Smoky Chimichurri

Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 270, Total Fat 18g, Sat Fat 3.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 140mg, Sodium 230mg, Total Carb 1g, Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 26g, Calc 2%, Vitamin A 10%, Vitamin C 10%, Iron 10%

Pan-Fried Hearts of Palm

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 270, Total Fat 19g, Sat Fat 2.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 55mg, Sodium 610mg, Total Carb 21g, Fiber 0g, Sugars 3g, Protein 5g, Calc 2%, Vitamin A 8%, Vitamin C 20%, Iron 0%