I tried this recipe last night from the January-February 2016 edition of Cooking Light magazine. It is a winner if you like a dish with a spicy bold flavor. This is one I will definitely have again.
Ingredients for the Mango-Habanero Sauce
1/4 cup golden rum (chicken broth can be substituted)
1 ripe mango, peeled and chopped
1 habanero pepper, seeded and chopped
2 Tablespoons white vinegar
2 Tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
Ingredients for the Jerk Chicken
3/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 teaspoons canola oil
4 (6 ounce) skinless boneless chicken breast halves
Cooking spray
1 sliced green onion
Ingredients for the Red Beans and Rice
1 teaspoon canola oil
3 ounces kielbasa sausage, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt-free Cajun seasoning
1 (16 ounce) can unsalted kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup cooked brown rice
Instructions for the Sauce
Combine rum, mango and habanero in food processor and process until smooth.
Transfer mixture to a small saucepan. Add vinegar, butter and salt. Bring to boil, stirring, and then reduce heat to a low simmer. Simmer for about 6 minutes or until mixture is reduced to one cup.
Instructions for the Chicken
Combine all spices and brown sugar in small bowl. Rinse chicken breasts in cool water and pat dry.
Rub chicken breasts with oil and sprinkle evenly with the spice mixture.
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat (or cook on outside grill). Coat pan with cooking spray. Arrange chicken on pan and grill about 5 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
Instructions for the Red Beans and Rice
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add oil and sausage. Cook for about 4 minutes or until well browned. Add onions, green pepper and garlic. Cook an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened. Stir in Cajun seasoning. Cook one minute. Stir in beans and rice and cook for 3 minutes or until heated through.
To serve (4 servings)
Slice chicken across the grain into thin slices. Place a portion of red beans and rice on place.
Top with sliced chicken and drizzle mango sauce over all. Garnish with chopped green onion.
