Sauteed Chicken with Fresh Plum Salsa
Pan sauteed chicken breasts are finished off with a sweet, fresh plum salsa. Perfect for when you're eating light!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 216kcal
Ingredients
- 3 ripe plums pitted and diced
- 1 small jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper divided
- 2 tablespoons + 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 6 chicken breast cutlets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together diced plums, jalapeno, basil, onion, lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar. Set aside (or refrigerate if making ahead).
- In a small bowl combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 2 tablespoons brown sugar and cumin. Rub the brown sugar mixture over the chicken cutlets.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for about 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Top with plum salsa and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 432mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g