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Jerk Chicken with Pineapple Black Bean Salsa

Makes 4 Servings

212 Calories

21.8 Carbs

3.6 Fat

26 Protein

Ingredients (Jerk Chicken)

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped

1 teaspoon ground allspice

1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Pineapple Black Bean Salsa

2 cups diced fresh pineapple

1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained

1/4 cup sliced green onions

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Juice of a lime

Kosher salt to taste

Directions

1. Combine the thyme leaves and spices for the chicken in a small bowl. Coat the chicken in the mixture then grill, sauté or bake until the chicken is cooked through.

Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before cutting it.

2. In a medium sized bowl combine all of the ingredients for the salsa. Taste for

seasoning.

3. Split evenly between 4 bowls. Add rice, quinoa, or couscous for added

carbohydrate.

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