Grilled Chicken & Polenta with Nectarine-Blackberry Salsa

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Grilled Chicken & Polenta with Nectarine-Blackberry Salsa

Grilled Chicken & Polenta with Nectarine-Blackberry Salsa

Grilled nectarines and fresh blackberries turn into a summery salsa to top cumin-rubbed chicken and polenta in a dish that’s special enough for weeknight entertaining. Make it a meal: Serve with a spinach salad and a crisp glass of rosé.

Serves 4

Prep Time 40 min

Total Time 40 min.

Nutrition Profile: Diabetes Appropriate   Gluten Free Diet   Healthy Weight   Heart Healthy   High Fiber   Low Calorie   Low Cholesterol   Low Sat Fat  

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 16- to 18- prepared plain polenta
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed
  • 2 nectarines, halved and pitted
  • 1 pint blackberries, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Hot sauce, to taste

Cooking Directions

Step 1


Preheat grill to medium-high.

Step 2


Combine 1 tablespoon oil, cumin, 3/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub 1 teaspoon of the mixture all over polenta. Rub the rest into both sides of chicken. Cut the polenta crosswise into 8 slices. Rub the cut sides of nectarine halves with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil.

Step 3


Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Place the chicken, polenta slices and nectarines on the grill. Grill the polenta until hot and slightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a clean plate; tent with foil to keep warm. Grill the nectarines, turning occasionally, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes total. Grill the chicken, until cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken and nectarines to a cutting board. Coarsely chop the nectarines. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then thinly slice.

Step 4


While the chicken rests, combine the chopped nectarines, blackberries, cilantro, lime juice, hot sauce and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Layer the polenta, chicken and fruit salsa on 4 plates and serve.



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