Grilled Jalapeno Lime Chicken

(makes 4 servings)

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. boneless and skinless chicken breast halves
  
  


• 1 tbsp olive oil
  
  


• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
  
  


• 1 tsp grated lime peel
  
  


• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  
  


• 1 tsp ground cumin
  
  


• 3 cloves garlic, minced
  
  


• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  
  


• ¼ tsp salt
  
  


• Non-fat cooking spray
  
  

Preparation:

• Prepare grill.
  
  


• Combine oil, lime peel, lime juice, jalapeño pepper, cumin, garlic, salt and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag.
  
  


• Place chicken in bag. Squeeze out excess air then seal tightly. Turn bag to coat chicken on all sides then chill in refrigerator for at least ½ hour to marinate.
  
  


• Remove chicken and discard bag with marinade.


• Place chicken on grill for about 12 to 15 minutes or until cooked through and internal temperature in thickest part of chicken is at least 165 degrees F then serve immediately.
  
  

Make 4 Servings:

Weight loss recipes Amount Per Serving(¼ of recipe (127 g)): 160 Calories, 26 g Protein, 1 g carbohydrates, 0 g Dietary Fiber, 5 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 66 mg cholesterol, 220 mg sodium