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Chicken: Broiled Chicken Breast w/ Cilantro Salsa

Source of Recipe

Diabetic Cooking


List of Ingredients

4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
4 tablespoons lime juice, divided
Black pepper
1/2 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro, chopped
1/3 cup thinly sliced or minced green onions
1/4 to 1/2 jalapeño pepper,* seeded and minced
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted (optional)



Recipe

* Jalapeño peppers can sting and irritate the skin. Wear rubber gloves when handling peppers and do not touch eyes. Wash hands after handling.

Spray broiler pan or baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

Brush chicken with 2 tablespoons lime juice. Place on prepared pan. Sprinkle generously with pepper; set aside.

Combine remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice, cilantro, onions, jalapeño pepper and pine nuts, if desired, in small bowl; stir to combine. Set aside.

Broil chicken 1 to 2 inches from heat 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Serve with cilantro salsa. Garnish with lime slices, if desired.

YIELD: 4 Servings

Nutrients per Serving
Calories 122
% calories from fat 19%
Total Fat 3 g
Sat. Fat 1 g
Protein 22 g
Carbohydrates 2 g
Cholesterol 58 mg
Sodium 80 mg
Dietary Fiber 1 g

Dietary exchanges
3 Meat