Grilled Caribbean Chicken Breasts recipe – 172 calories
Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 garlic clove, minced
1 scallion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4-1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (or to taste)
1 teaspoon grated ginger root
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Preparation:
1. In large a shallow bowl or resealable bag, mix together orange juice, lime juice, orange zest, olive oil, garlic, hot pepper sauc, ginger, scallion and oregano.
2. Add the chicken, turning to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for about 3 hours or overnight.
3. Remove the chicken from the marinade and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Place on a prepared grill about 6 inches from heat (the chicken may also be cooked on an indoor grill or broiled, if desired).
5. Grill, turning, for about 10 minutes (or until a fork can be inserted into the chicken with ease). (If using an indoor grill, reduce the time to about 5-6 minutes.)
Servings: 4
Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 172
Calories from fat: 44
Total fat: 4.9g
Cholesterol: 68mg
Total carbs: 3g
Protein: 27.6g
elise
try this chicken dish!
Ingredients
* 2 chicken breast filets
* 2 potatoes
* 1 lemon
* 2 desertspoons flour
* salt
* pepper
* 2 desertspoons oil
* water
Instructions
place salt,pepper and flour into a plastic bag and coat the chicken breast filets.
Heat the oil in a deep frying pan with a lid or a pot and brown the chicken on both sides.
While the chicken is browning peel and thinly slice the potatoes.
Remove the browned chicken from the pan and place the sliced potatoes at the bottom.
Put just enough cold water over the potatoes to cover them.
Put the chicken breasts on top of the potatoes and sprinkle with the zest and juice of the lemon.
Add a little more salt, bring to the boil and then cover with a lid and simmer for 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked.
Serve with a green vegetable or salad
Tom Sawyer
I made this chicken last night – I actually marinated the breasts the night before last. Delicious! Thank goodness I have leftovers to eat for lunch today. If anyone wants to try a tasty chicken recipe try this now.