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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 2 hr 20 min
  • Ingredients 6
  • Servings 4
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Get the fresh taste of summer seasonings with minimal prep time required. From Prevention® Healthy Cooking.
by Qué Rica Vida Cocina
Updated Sep 20, 2016
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 12 oz)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Directions

  • 1
    In resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix lime juice, cilantro, salt and black pepper. Rub chicken with oil; place in same bag, turning to coat chicken in lime mixture. Refrigerate 2 hours.
  • 2
    Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Cover and grill chicken 4 to 6 inches from medium-high heat about 10 minutes per side or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion reads 170°F and juices run clear.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    Chicken contains vitamin B6, also called pyridoxine. Vitamin B6 is important for digesting proteins, plus it helps keep hair and nerves healthy.
  • tip 2
    Prevention’s Diabetes Breakthroughs 2007 (2007) p. 324

Nutrition Information

120 Calories, 4g Total Fat, 18g Protein, 2g Total Carbohydrate, 0g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
120
Calories from Fat
35
Total Fat
4g
6%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
50mg
17%
Sodium
125mg
5%
Potassium
190mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
2g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
0g
Protein
18g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

  • Get the fresh taste of summer seasonings with minimal prep time required. From Prevention® Healthy Cooking.
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