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Grilled Jalapeño-Lime Chicken - Dietitian's Choice Recipe
  (99 ratings) Nutrition Information:
Calories: 160Protein: 26 g Carbs: 1 g Fat: 5 g Saturated Fat: 1 g Sodium: 220 mg Fiber: 0 g
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Spice up your chicken - literally! This spicy marinade gives your chicken just the right amount of "heat". Serve with black beans and grilled squash.
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Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breast halves
Nonfat cooking spray
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breast halves
Nonfat cooking spray
Directions:
| 1 | Prepare grill. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine oil, lime peel, lime juice, jalapeño pepper, cumin, garlic, salt and pepper. |
| 2 | Place chicken in bag. Squeeze out excess air then seal tightly. Turn bag to coat chicken on all sides then chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to marinate. |
| 3 | Remove chicken and discard bag with marinade. Place chicken on grill for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through and internal temperature in thickest part of chicken is at least 165ºF then serve immediately. |
| 4 | ENJOY! |
| Ratings & Reviews |
(99 ratings) |
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Finally a meal for my family Reviewed By: Everyone agreed we would have this tonight. |
Feb 08, 2009 |
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