Cilantro Chicken

Prep and Cook Time: 25 minutes, plus marinating time.

Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 4  boned, skinned chicken breast halves (2 lb. total)
• 1/4  cup  lime juice
• 1/2  cup  chopped fresh cilantro
• 6  cloves garlic, chopped
• 1  tablespoon  honey
• 1  tablespoon  olive oil
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  pepper

Preparation

1. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness (about 1/2 in.) and place in a shallow baking pan.

2. In a small bowl, mix lime juice, cilantro, garlic, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour over chicken and turn pieces to coat evenly. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes or overnight.

3. Lay chicken on a grill over medium heat (you can hold your hand over the surface only 4 to 5 seconds) and cook, turning once, until no longer pink in the center, 4 to 6 minutes per side.

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

278 (15% from fat)

Protein:

53g

Fat:

4.5g (sat 1)

Carbohydrate:

3.5g

Fiber:

0.1g

Sodium:

293mg

Cholesterol:

132mg