Jerk Chicken Salad Recipe

How to make it

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• 1. In mixing bowl, whisk together oil and jerk rub with whisk. Add chicken tenders; mix well to coat and set aside. Peel pineapple and cut in half lengthwise ; reserve half for another use. Cut remaining pineapple in half lengthwise and remove core. Slice crosswise into ¼-inch slices. Heat Grill Pan over medium heat 5 minutes. Add chicken; cook 3-5 minutes on each side, turning once. Remove from pan. Add pineapple to pan. Cook 1 minute on each side, turning once; remove from pan. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces ;set chicken and pineapple aside.
• 2. Thinly slice bell pepper and green onions . Arrange 12 large lettuce leaves on large platter. Chop remaining lettuce; set vegetables aside. Drain and rinse beans, set aside.
• 3. For dressing,use the zest from one lime and the juice from both.. Add lime zest, lime juice, mayonnaise and pineapple preserves to mixing bowl; mix well.
• 4. Layer chopped lettuce, beans, bell pepper, chicken, pineapple, bacon and green onions over each lettuce leaf. Drizzle dressing over salad.
• Yield: 6 servings
• Nutrients per serving: Calories 320, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 24 g, Sodium 580 mg, Fiber 5 g
• * If desired, 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into strips, can be substituted for the chicken tenders.
• *To microwave bacon, line Medium Bar Pan with sheet of Parchment Paper. Arrange bacon slices in a single layer on bar pan; cover with another sheet of Parchment Paper. Microwave on HIGH 4-6 minutes, checking after each 30-second interval and turning once with Bamboo Tongs. Remove bacon to paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• *For a kid-friendly version of this recipe, prepare recipe as directed, omitting lettuce. Cook 1 pound bowtie pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and toss with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add remaining ingredients; drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
• *Adapted from a Pampered Chef Recipe