Lime-Grilled Chicken With Cuban Salsa
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
Salsa1 can (15 1/2 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 ripe mango, peeled and finely chopped3 Tbsp. chopped red onion3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro1/2 jalapeño chile pepper, finely chopped (optional; if you choose to use pepper, wear plastic gloves when handling)Chicken4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves2 tsp. grated lime peel2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice2 tsp. canola oil1/2 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
To make the salsa: In a medium bowl, stir together the beans, mango, onion, lime juice, cilantro, and jalapeno (if using). Set aside while grilling the chicken.
To make the chicken: Place the chicken in a shallow dish. Add the lime peel, lime juice, oil, salt, and pepper and rub the mixture into the chicken. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the grill or broiler. If using the broiler, coat a broiler-pan rack with cooking spray.
Place the chicken on the grill rack or broiler pan. Cook 4" from the heat, turning once, until the chicken is no longer pink in the thickest part, 10 to 12 minutes.
Serve the chicken with the salsa. If desired, slice the chicken into strips to serve.
To make the chicken: Place the chicken in a shallow dish. Add the lime peel, lime juice, oil, salt, and pepper and rub the mixture into the chicken. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the grill or broiler. If using the broiler, coat a broiler-pan rack with cooking spray.
Place the chicken on the grill rack or broiler pan. Cook 4" from the heat, turning once, until the chicken is no longer pink in the thickest part, 10 to 12 minutes.
Serve the chicken with the salsa. If desired, slice the chicken into strips to serve.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 373.8
- Total Fat: 6.5 g
- Cholesterol: 109.7 mg
- Sodium: 97.1 mg
- Total Carbs: 30.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.5 g
- Protein: 48.2 g
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