Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Jerk Chicken with Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers

  • 1/3 c sliced green onions, divided
  • 1/3 c chopped shallots, divided
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, divided
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1lg serrano chile, stemmed
  • 8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Cooking spray
  • 1/3 c (3 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp light sour cream
  • 8 mini bell peppers

Preheat grill to medium-high heat. After preheating, reduce one side to low.

Combine 1/4 cup green onions, 1/4 cup shallots, sugar, 2 tablespoons juice, oil, allspice, garlic, and serrano in a mini food processor; process until smooth. Combine half of onion mixture and chicken in a medium bowl; toss well. Sprinkle with salt.

Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Cover and grill 5 minutes on each side. Move chicken over low heat. Cover and grill 5 minutes on each side or until done. Brush chicken with remaining onion mixture.

Combine remaining green onions, remaining shallots, remaining juice, cheese, cilantro, and sour cream. Halve bell peppers lengthwise; discard seeds. Divide cheese mixture evenly among pepper halves. Place peppers on grill rack coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Grill 7 minutes or until peppers are lightly charred.