Blackened Chicken with Black-Eyed Pea Relish
Set out a bowl of chopped ripe mango or watermelon and a platter of roasted corn-on-the-cob with garlic butter to complete this easy summer supper.
CHICKEN
2 to 3 (1 pound) Gold'n Plump® Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning*
RELISH
1 can (15 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed, drained
2 cups tomato salsa
3 green onions, sliced
Heat grill to medium heat. Slice chicken in half horizontally into cutlets. Rub with oil and seasoning. Place on grill; cover and cook about 8 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink in center and reaches a temperature of 165°F.
Meanwhile, mix all relish ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until hot. Serve with grilled chicken.
*To make your own seasoning blend, mix 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1-1/2 teaspoons coarse salt, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and freshly ground pepper to taste.
Gold'n Plump® Bone-in Chicken Thighs or Gold'n Plump® Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs may be substituted for Gold'n Plump® Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts.
Nutritional information may change when substituting your chicken product. If you choose to substitute frozen chicken for this recipe, it's best to thaw before cooking.
- Serving Size
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Servings4
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- PER SERVING
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Calories275
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Calories from Fat17%
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Total Fat5g
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Saturated Fat1g
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Total Carbohydrate26g
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Protein35g
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Sugars6g
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Cholesterol70mg
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Dietary Fiber6g
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Sodium1,510mg
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- DAILY VALUE
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Vitamin A15%
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Vitamin C8%
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Calcium8%
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Iron19%
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- DIETARY EXCHANGES
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Starch/Bread1
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Vegetable2
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Lean Protein4
- Recipes calling out meat in the Dietary Exchanges category were analyzed with information prior to 2014 updates. Recipes calling out protein were analyzed with the new information after 2014.
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