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Grilled Chicken & Polenta with Nectarine-Blackberry Salsa

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From EatingWell: July/August 2007

Grilled nectarines and fresh blackberries turn into a summery salsa to top cumin-rubbed chicken and polenta in a dish that’s special enough for weeknight entertaining. Make it a meal: Serve with a spinach salad and a crisp glass of rosé.

 

INGREDIENTS:

  •  1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon canola oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 16- to 18-ounce tube prepared plain polenta
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed
  • 2 nectarines, halved and pitted
  • 1 pint blackberries, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Hot sauce, to taste

PREPARATION:

1.  Preheat grill to medium-high.

2.  Combine 1 tablespoon oil, cumin, 3/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub 1 teaspoon of the mixture all over polenta. Rub the rest into both sides of chicken. Cut the polenta crosswise into 8 slices. Rub the cut sides of nectarine halves with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil.

3.  Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Place the chicken, polenta slices and nectarines on the grill. Grill the polenta until hot and slightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a clean plate; tent with foil to keep warm. Grill the nectarines, turning occasionally, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes total. Grill the chicken, until cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken and nectarines to a cutting board. Coarsely chop the nectarines. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then thinly slice.

4.  While the chicken rests, combine the chopped nectarines, blackberries, cilantro, lime juice, hot sauce and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Layer the polenta, chicken and fruit salsa on 4 plates and serve.

 

TIPS & NOTES:

Tip: To oil the grill rack: Oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Don’t use cooking spray on a hot grill.)

 

NUTRITION:

Per serving: 317 calories; 8 g fat ( 1 g sat , 4 g mono ); 63 mg cholesterol; 34 g carbohydrates; 27 g protein;6 g fiber; 694 mg sodium; 458 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (35% daily value), Fiber (24% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 2

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 3 lean meat

 

 

Source: EatingWell