Recipes
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- 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
- 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).
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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%