Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Cauliflower and Asparagus
- 1/2 cup jerk marinade, such as Lawrys Caribbean Jerk
- 2 tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasoning, such as Johnnys Jamaica Me Crazy
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 4 scallions (white and green parts), sliced thin on the diagonal
- 1/2 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces (2 cups)
- 2 cups cauliflower florets (from 1/2 medium head cauliflower)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- In a resealable plastic freezer bag, combine the marinade and 1 tablespoon of the jerk seasoning.
- Add the chicken to the bag, moving it around to coat it completely.
- Seal the bag and marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Grill the chicken until it is charred and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to a platter; cover it with foil to keep the chicken warm.
- While the chicken is cooking, heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- When the skillet is hot, spray it with cooking spray, and add the scallions, asparagus, and cauliflower.
- Season the vegetables with salt to taste.
- Cover, and saute for 2 minutes, shaking the skillet occasionally.
- Add the reserved marinade to the vegetables.
- Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 7 minutes.
- Stir the cilantro into the vegetables.
- Shred the chicken, and serve it on a bed of the vegetables.
- Fat: 36.8g (before), 1.5g (after)
- Calories: 742.1 (before), 205 (after)
- Protein: 29g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Cholesterol: 66mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sodium: 1,444mg
jerk marinade, jerk seasoning, chicken breasts, salt, nonstick cooking spray, scallions, cauliflower, fresh cilantro
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/jamaican-jerk-chicken-with-cauliflower-and-asparagus-374947 (may not work)