Lime-Grilled Chicken with Blueberry Salsa - 21.2g Carbs, 1.7g Fiber, 12.6 Sugar
The next time you want to toss chicken on the barbecue, prepare this lime marinade a few hours in advance for a tantalizing treat. Top it off with a fresh blueberry salsa for extra pizzazz and top-notch health benefits—the tangy fruit is packed with antioxidants and fiber. Refrigerating the salsa and marinade for this dish gives the flavors a chance to blend, allowing for the utmost in taste satisfaction. You'll love the unexpected pairing of sweet fruit with savory basil in the salsa.
--> SALSA
1 cup blueberries
1 yellow pepper, chopped
1 small red onion, minced
1/4 cup blueberry pourable all-fruit
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, cut into strips
1/4 tsp salt
--> CHICKEN AND MARINADE
1/4 cup lime juice
2 Tbsp olive or vegetable oil
2 shallots, minced
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1.To make the salsa: In a medium bowl, combine the blueberries, pepper, onion, all-fruit, basil, and salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
2.To make the chicken and marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the lime juice, oil, shallots, and pepper. Add the chicken, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 hours.
3.Coat the unheated grill rack with cooking spray. Preheat the grill.
4.Place the chicken on the rack and grill for 10 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest portion registers 160 degrees F and the juices run clear. Serve with the salsa.
Serves: 4
Nutrition per Serving: 241.6 Calories, 8.1g Fat, 1.3g Saturated Fat, 51.3mg Cholesterol, 205.7mg Sodium, 21.2g Carbs, 1.7g Dietary Fiber, 12.6 Total Sugars, 21.5g Protein
Thursday, 4 June 2009
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