Grilled Chicken With Strawberry-peach Salsa

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size ½ of recipe
Calories 243
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 1.5 g
Sodium 159 mg
Total Carbohydrate 13.5 g
Dietary Fiber 3.5 g
Protein 28.5 g

Servings and Times

Servings 2
Marinating time 1-2 hours

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients Measures
Extra virgin olive oil ½ + ½ tablespoon
Juice of 1 lime, divided
Thyme ½ teaspoon
Boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 2
Strawberries, diced 1 cup
Peach, diced 1
Jalapeno (optional) ½
Fresh parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons
Scallion, chopped 1
Dash of salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
  1. Directions
  2. Mix together ½ tablespoon of olive oil, ½ of the lime juice, and thyme in a small shallow dish. Add chicken breasts, cover with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours, turning chicken once.
  3. Combine strawberries, peaches, jalapeno, parsley, scallions, the remaining ½ tablespoon of olive oil, and the remaining lime juice. Season with a dash of salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Place in the refrigerator until chicken is ready.
  4. Prepare indoor or outdoor grill. Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Serve with salsa.
Exchanges
4 very lean meats; 1 fruit; ½ fat
Side Suggestions: Rice pilaf

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