Jamaican Chicken Breast with Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 1 small sweet potato (about 6 oz.)
- 1 small boneless, skinless chicken breast half (about 5 oz.)
- 1/4 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Caribbean jerk seasoning
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup chopped tomato
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon sliced green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon butter or margarine
Directions
- Scrub potato. Trim ends. Prick skin in several places with fork. Place in shallow microwave-safe dish. Micro-cook, loosely covered, for 4 to 5 minutes or until very tender, turning dish every 2 minutes. Let potato stand until cool enough to handle.
- Meanwhile, brush chicken on both sides with oil. Rub jerk seasoning on both sides of chicken.
- In small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray cook chicken over medium-low heat about 6 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once. Add beans, tomato and broth to skillet. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir onions into bean mixture.
- Meanwhile, use spoon to scoop pulp from potato. Slightly mash potato. Stir in butter. Return to microwave-safe dish. Micro-cook, loosely covered, about 1 minute or until heated through. Spoon onto serving plate. Top with chicken and vegetables. Serve immediately.
Make It A Meal
- 1 1/2 cups cooked, whole green beans tossed with 1 teaspoon melted butter and ½ teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1 crisp whole wheat bread stick (about 9 inches long)
- 1 wedge of fresh pineapple (equal to 1/6 of whole) drizzled with 2 to 3 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
(Total Calories: 228)
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