Blackened Chicken with Black-Eyed Pea Relish

Set out a bowl of chopped ripe mango or watermelon and a platter of roasted corn-on-the-cob with garlic butter to complete this easy summer supper.

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Cook Time 
Total Time 
Servings 
4

Ingredients 

CHICKEN
2 to 3 (1 pound) Gold'n Plump® Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning*
RELISH
1 can (15 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed, drained
2 cups tomato salsa
3 green onions, sliced

Instructions 

Heat grill to medium heat. Slice chicken in half horizontally into cutlets. Rub with oil and seasoning. Place on grill; cover and cook about 8 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink in center and reaches a temperature of 165°F.

Meanwhile, mix all relish ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until hot. Serve with grilled chicken.

Tips 

*To make your own seasoning blend, mix 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1-1/2 teaspoons coarse salt, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and freshly ground pepper to taste.

Variations 

Gold'n Plump® Bone-in Chicken Thighs or Gold'n Plump® Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs may be substituted for Gold'n Plump® Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts.

Nutritional information may change when substituting your chicken product. If you choose to substitute frozen chicken for this recipe, it's best to thaw before cooking.

Cuisine 
  • Serving Size
    • Servings 
      4
  • PER SERVING
    • Calories 
      275
    • Calories from Fat 
      17%
    • Total Fat 
      5g
    • Saturated Fat 
      1g
    • Total Carbohydrate 
      26g
    • Protein 
      35g
    • Sugars 
      6g
    • Cholesterol 
      70mg
    • Dietary Fiber 
      6g
    • Sodium 
      1,510mg
  • DAILY VALUE
    • Vitamin A 
      15%
    • Vitamin C 
      8%
    • Calcium 
      8%
    • Iron 
      19%
  • DIETARY EXCHANGES
    • Starch/Bread 
      1
    • Vegetable 
      2
    • Lean Protein 
      4
    • Recipes calling out meat in the Dietary Exchanges category were analyzed with information prior to 2014 updates. Recipes calling out protein were analyzed with the new information after 2014.
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