A light, fresh, simple every-day meal.
Ingredients:
⅓ cup lime juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh chives
2 teaspoons minced ginger
2 minced garlic cloves
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 cup salsa (Tip: Click here for a fresh, delicious homemade salsa recipe.)
1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Nutrition Facts:
251 calories, 5 g carbohydrates, 35 g protein, 9 g fat, 373 mg sodium, 96 mg cholesterol, 1.5 g fiber
Preparation:
In a small pan, mix together lime juice, chives, ginger and garlic. Add olive oil and chili powder and heat to boiling over medium heat. Stir in salsa. Allow sauce to cool. Place chicken in plastic bag. Add the sauces and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours. Prepare outside grill with an oiled rack set 4 inches above the heat source. If using a gas grill, set heat to high setting. Grill chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side, turning once and basting with extra marinade until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Makes 6 servings
