Monday, February 22, 2010

Grilled Ginger Chicken with Peach Salsa (pg. 190)

I went back to work today, and I had a WW meeting tonight, so my sister took over the cooking for me tonight.  I will just say that this recipe was quite yummy.  1 serving = 1 cutlet and 1 cup salsa = 4 pts.  PointsPlus: 5 points. Yum!


Turning it over to my sister, Jen:

Hello Everybody! Before I get into the recipe I would like to take this time for a quick Public Service Announcement about Peaches. DO NOT EAT MASON JAR PEACHES OVER 1 YEAR OLD!!! We apparently did not know this little tidbit, so when I started looking for Peaches I found a Mason Jar with them from oh let's say 2007.....Stupid Stupid Stupid ....(The first clue was when they automatically changed color the second the seal was broken and they looked kinda...how do I put this...HAIRY!!) I couldn't get the taste out of my mouth for over an hour! DON'T DO IT PEOPLE! ;-)

I had a great time preparing this meal! The Salsa was very easy to make and consisted of Peaches (we used 2 small canned w/ light syrup - drained), Red Onion, Japapeno Pepper, Tomato, Salt and Lemon Juice. I ommited the Cilantro for personal preference (oh and if you don't like hot food don't be afraid of the Jalapeno in this one - it's very subtle). It was a very refreshing Salsa combination - next time I would use less onion.  The book says 1 small onion and I think I used a little more than was intended.

The recipe called for Chicken Cutlets but I used Chicken Breasts instead. The cooking time increased to 4 1/5 - 5 min per side. Chicken was marinated with garlic, ginger and oil. I marinated it a little longer - approx 2 hours. We served the chicken with a small portion of brown rice on the side.

This meal was very crisp, light and refreshing yet very filling. It reminded me of the Caribbean. I cannot wait to make this for my husband at home!

I had so much fun cooking with my sister this weekend! I am so proud of her for doing this! She is an Amazing Woman thru and thru. It's nice to see her take chances and accomplish what she didn't think she could do. I love you Sista!! xoxo
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Love you, too, Jen!

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