Broiled Chicken Breast With Cilantro Salsa Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 sm boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounce ea)
- 4 Tbsp. lime juice divided Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
- 1/2 c. fresh cilantro - (lightly packed) minced
- 1/3 c. thinly-sliced or possibly chopped green onions
- 1/4 x jalapeno pepper - (to 1/2) seeded, chopped
- 2 Tbsp. pine nuts (optional), toasted
Directions
- Spray broiler pan or possibly baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Brush chicken with 2 Tbsp. lime juice. Place on prepared pan. Sprinkle generously with pepper; set aside.
- Combine remaining 2 Tbsp. lime juice, cilantro, onions, jalapeno pepper and pine nuts, if you like, in small bowl; stir to combine. Set aside.
- Broil chicken 1 to 2 inches from heat 8 to 10 min or possibly till chicken is no longer pink in center. Serve with cilantro salsa. Garnish with lime slices, if you like.
- This recipe yields 4 servings.
- Caution: Jalapeno peppers can sting and irritate the skin. Wear rubber gloves when handling peppers and don't touch eyes. Wash hands after handling.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 67g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 77 | |
| Calories from Fat 24 | 31% |
| Total Fat 2.82g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 0.31g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.01g | |
| Cholesterol 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium 31mg | 1% |
| Potassium 165mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 1.81g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.41g | 0% |
| Protein 11.21g | 18% |
