Garlic-lime Chicken
Adapted from CooksAid.com
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | ½ of recipe |
| Calories | 148 |
| Total Fat | 1.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 381 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 28 g |
Servings and Times
| Servings | 2 |
| Marinating Time | 30 minutes to overnight |
Ingredients and Preparation
| Ingredients | Measures |
|---|---|
| Juice of 2 limes | |
| Chili powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Garlic cloves, minced | 2 |
| Salt | ¼ teaspoon |
| Freshly ground black pepper to taste | |
| Boneless, skinless chicken breast halves | 2 |
- Directions
- Mix together lime juice, chili powder, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Combine marinade mixture with chicken in a large resealable plastic bag and shake to coat. Marinate 30 minutes to overnight.
- Prepare indoor or outdoor grill. Grill chicken 5-7 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
Exchanges
4 very lean meats
Side Suggestions: Black Beans With Red Onion and Tomato
Heat 1 can of drained and rinsed black beans in a small pan over medium heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons diced red onion, 1 seeded and chopped plum tomato, and ½ minced jalapeno (optional). Drizzle with the juice of ½ lime, season with ¼ teaspoon salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, and serve. Nutrition Info (for ½ of recipe): 178 calories; 33 g carbohydrate; 11 g protein; 0.5 g fat (0 g sat); 13 g fiber; 985 mg sodium. Exchanges: 1.5 starches; 0.5 vegetable.
Side Suggestions: Boiled Corn on the Cob
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 2 husked ears of corn and boil 5-10 minutes, until they reach desired degree of tenderness.
