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Chicken and Smoky Chimichurri with Pan-Fried Hearts of Palm
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Chicken and Smoky Chimichurri with Pan-Fried Hearts of Palm
4 servings
45 minutes total
  • Prepare chicken through step 1 (10 minutes)
  • Prepare hearts of palm; preheat grill (20 minutes)
  • Grill chicken; serve (15 minutes)
  • Chicken recipe makes 6 servings; hearts of palm recipe makes 4 servings.

Chicken and Smoky Chimichurri

Ingredients

  • ⅓ bunch fresh Italian parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle hot sauce
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • Large zip-top bag

Steps

    1. Chop parsley, oregano, and garlic finely; place in large bowl. Add oil, vinegar, paprika, hot sauce, salt, and pepper; stir until blended.
    2. Place chicken in zip-top bag (wash hands) and add one-half sauce. Seal bag and let stand 10 minutes to marinate. Meanwhile, preheat grill (or grill pan) on medium-high.
    3. Remove chicken from bag (discard marinade); grill 6–7 minutes on each side until grill-marked and 165°F. Top chicken with remaining half sauce; serve.

Pan-Fried Hearts of Palm

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 oz) can hearts of palm
  • 1 large egg (or ¼ cup egg substitute)
  • ½ cup cracker meal
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup mild fresh salsa
  • 1 (7 oz) package Deli guacamole

Steps

    1. Drain hearts of palm, then cut in half lengthwise. Whisk egg in shallow bowl; place cracker meal in second bowl. Dip hearts of palm into egg, letting excess drip off, then dip into cracker meal, pressing with fingertips to coat evenly.
    2. Preheat large, nonstick sauté pan on medium 2–3 minutes. Place oil in pan, then add hearts of palm; cook 1–2 minutes on each side until well browned.
    3. Transfer hearts of palm to paper towel–lined plate and sprinkle with salt. Serve with salsa and guacamole.
    Chef's Tip: You can make your own cracker meal by placing saltines (or soda crackers) in food processor and processing until finely ground.

Serving Suggestions

  • Complete your meal with brown rice, crusty bread, and guava pastries for dessert.
  • This coating is also delicious on skirt steaks.

Chicken and Smoky Chimichurri

If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.

Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with soap and water after any contact with raw meat, seafood, or eggs.
Do not reuse marinades.
Do not rinse raw meat.

Pan-Fried Hearts of Palm

If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.

Chicken and Smoky Chimichurri

Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 270, Total Fat 18g, Sat Fat 3.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 140mg, Sodium 290mg, Total Carb 1g, Fiber 0g, Total Sugar 0g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 26g, Vitamin D 2%, Calc 2%, Iron 8%, Potassium 6%

Pan-Fried Hearts of Palm

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 260, Total Fat 18g, Sat Fat 2.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 45mg, Sodium 730mg, Total Carb 20g, Fiber 5g, Total Sugar 2g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 6g, Vitamin D 2%, Calc 2%, Iron 6%, Potassium 10%