Lemon Grilled Chicken

Adapted from CooksAid.com

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size	1
Calories	59
Total Fat	1.5 g
Saturated Fat	0.5 g
Sodium	369 mg
Total Carbohydrate	7 g
Dietary Fiber	0 g
Protein	28 g

Servings and Times

Servings	2
Marinating time	30 minutes to 3 hours

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients	Measures
Juice of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 orange
Garlic clove, minced	1
Ground ginger	½ teaspoon
Dried tarragon	½ teaspoon
Salt	¼ teaspoon
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Boneless, skinless chicken breast halves	2

Directions
In a medium bowl, whisk together juices, garlic, ginger, tarragon, salt, and pepper. Combine marinade and chicken in a large plastic resealable bag, and marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes to 3 hours, turning at least once.
Prepare grill. Grill chicken 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.

Exchanges
4 very lean meats

Side Suggestions: Brown Rice Pilaf

Side Suggestions: Sautéed Lemony Spinach
Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or pot. Sauté 6 cups baby spinach about 3 minutes, until wilted. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, and season with ¼ teaspoon salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Nutrition Info (for ½ of recipe): 61 calories; 4 g carbohydrate; 3 g protein; 5 g fat (0.5 g sat); 2.5 g fiber; 362 mg sodium. Exchanges: 1 fat; 1 vegetable.

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