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Grilled Chicken & Polenta with Nectarine-Blackberry Salsa

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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.

Prep Time:40 minutes
Ready in:40 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Ease of Prep:Easy
Recipe Ingredients
 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon canola oil , divided
 1 tablespoon ground cumin
 1 teaspoon kosher salt , divided
 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
 1 16- to 18-ounce tube prepared plain polenta
 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast , trimmed
 2 nectarines , halved and pitted
 1 pint blackberries , coarsely chopped
 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
 1 tablespoon lime juice
  Hot sauce to taste


Recipe Directions
  1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
  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.
  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.
  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.

To oil the grill rack: Oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Don't use cooking spray on a hot grill.)

Health Advantages: low calorie, high fiber, low sat fat, heart healthy, healthy weight.

Nutrition Information
Servings Per Recipe: 4
 Amount Per serving
 Calories:317 cal  Carbohydrate Servings:2
 Carbohydrates:34 g Dietary Fiber:6 g Cholesterol:63 mg
 Fat:8 g Sodium:694 mg Saturated Fat:1 g
 Protein:27 g Potassium:458 mg Monounsaturated Fat:4 g
 Nutrition Bonus:Vitamin C (35% daily value), Fiber (24% dv).
 Exchanges:1 starch, 1 fruit, 3 lean meat


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