Grill Pan Chicken with Fiery Mango-Ginger Salsa

Grill Pan Chicken with Fiery Mango-Ginger Salsa

Courtesy of CanolaInfo 4 Servings • 5 Min. Prep Time • 10 Min. Cook Time • 15 Min. Marinate Time
Ingredients
1 Tbsp. canola oil (15 mL)
1 tsp. curry powder (5 mL)
1 tsp. granulated sugar (5 mL)
1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper (2 mL)
1/4 tsp. salt (1 mL)
4 boneless chicken breasts (4 oz. each), rinsed, patted dry, and flattened to 1/2-in. thickness
Canola oil cooking spray
1 lemon, cut into quarters

Salsa:
1 c. finely chopped mango (250 mL)
2-3 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint leaves (30-45 mL)
1 tsp. grated fresh ginger (5 mL)
2 Tbsp.finely chopped red onion (30 mL)
1/2 tsp. lemon zest (2 mL)
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (15 mL)
1 tsp. canola oil (5 mL)

Directions:

1. Combine 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil, curry powder, sugar, pepper and salt. Brush over chicken and let marinate for 15 min.

2. Meanwhile, stir together salsa ingredients in a small bowl.

3. Coat a grill pan with canola oil cooking spray and place over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken, discarding any marinade. Cook chicken 4 min. on each side or until no longer pink inside and juices run clear. Transfer to a serving platter. Squeeze lemon juice over chicken; serve with salsa.

Serving size: 1 chicken breast and 1/4 c. (60 ml) salsa

Recipe courtesy of "The Heart-Smart Diabetes Kitchen"

For more information, please visit: canolainfo.org/heartsmart

Nutrition:

Calories: 205; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 65mg; Total Carbs: 11g; Fiber: 1g; Protein: 25g; Sodium: 175mg;

Wine Pairings:

Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay