Caribbean Chicken Sandwiches
Caribbean Chicken Sandwich
YIELD Makes 6 servings
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INGREDIENTS
| 6 | boneless skinless chicken thighs |
| 1 | cup orange marmalade |
| 1/4 | cup balsamic vinegar |
| 1 | tablespoon minced green onion |
| 1 | tablespoon vegetable oil |
| 2 | to 3 teaspoons jalapeño pepper sauce |
| 1 | teaspoon dried thyme leaves |
| 1/2 | teaspoon ground allspice |
| 3/4 | cup low-fat mayonnaise |
| 6 | hard rolls or hamburger buns, split |
| Lettuce leaves | |
| Tomato slices (optional) | |
PREPARATION:
- Pound chicken to 1/4-inch thickness. Place chicken in large resealable food storage bag.
- Combine marmalade, vinegar, onion, oil, jalapeño, thyme and allspice in small bowl. Reserve 6 tablespoons marmalade mixture; set aside. Pour remaining marmalade mixture over chicken. Close bag securely, turning to coat. Marinate in refrigerator 1 hour, turning after 30 minutes.
- Combine 6 tablespoons reserved marmalade mixture and mayonnaise in small bowl; cover and refrigerate until serving time.
- Prepare grill for direct cooking. Drain chicken; reserve marinade.
- Place chicken on grid. Grill, covered, over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center, turning halfway through cooking time and brushing with reserved marinade.
- Spread mayonnaise mixture on cut sides of each roll. Place lettuce and tomato, if desired, on bottom half of roll. Top with chicken and top half of roll.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
| Sodium | 341 mg |
| Protein | 17 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 64 g |
| Cholesterol | 59 mg |
| Total Fat | 18 g |
| Calories | 480 |
DIETARY EXCHANGE:
| Fat | 2-1/2 |
| Meat | 2 |
| Fruit | 2 |
| Starch | 2 |
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