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Sticky Black Pepper Chicken
with jerk rice and plaintains
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy
- Fiber-Rich
- Protein-Packed
Chef
David Welch
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 8 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 6 oz. Sliced Plantains
- 3 oz. Frozen Peas
- 1⅘ fl. oz. Black Pepper Sauce
- 1 oz. Apricot Preserves
- ⅓ oz. Butter
- 1 tsp. Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories720
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Carbohydrates81g
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Net Carbs76g
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Fat23g
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Protein41g
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Sodium1860mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 2 Medium Non-Stick Pans
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Plate
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using antibiotic free chicken breasts, follow same instructions.
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If using filets mignon or sirloin steaks, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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1 Cook the Chicken
Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper.
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Add chicken to hot pan. Cook until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side.Remove from burner.While chicken cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Cook the Plantains
Place another medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add plantains to hot pan. Cook until golden-brown, 2-3 minutes per side.Transfer plantains to a plate. Wipe pan clean and keep over medium heat. -
3 Make the Sauce
Add black pepper sauce (to taste), apricot preserves, 1/4 cup water, and butter to hot pan. Stir often until combined and butter is melted, 1-2 minutes.
Remove from burner.While sauce cooks, continue recipe. -
4 Heat Rice and Finish Dish
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps and remove from packaging.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine rice, peas, jerk seasoning (to taste), a pinch of salt, and 2 tsp. olive oil.Microwave uncovered until heated through, 2-3 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.Fluff rice with a fork.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with sauce (to taste). Slice chicken, if desired. Bon appétit!
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