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Chipotle Chicken Breast

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size½ of recipe
Calories202
Total Fat8.5 g
Saturated Fat1.5 g
Sodium128 mg
Total Carbohydrate3 g
Dietary Fiber0.5 g
Protein8.5 g
 

Servings and Times

Servings2
Marinating time2 hours to overnight
 

Ingredients and Preparation

IngredientsMeasures
Chipotle chile1
Adobo sauce1 teaspoon
Olive oil1 tablespoon
Clove garlic1
Red onion, chopped¼
Paprika1 teaspoon
Chili powder½ teaspoon
Cumin½ teaspoon
Juice of ½ lime
Boneless, skinless chicken breast halves2
Directions
  1. In a blender or food processor, combine chile, adobo sauce, olive oil, garlic, onion, paprika, chili powder, cumin and lime juice and process until smooth. Reserve 2 tablespoons marinade in a small bowl, cover, and refrigerate. Combine remaining marinade and chicken in a large plastic resealable bag, shake to coat chicken, and marinate in the refrigerator 2 hours to overnight.
  2. Prepare grill. Grill chicken 5-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through, brushing with reserved marinade during last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
 

Exchanges
4 very lean meats; 1.5 fats

Side Suggestions: Grilled Corn on the Cob
Brush 2 teaspoons melted butter over 2 ears of husked corn. Wrap each ear with aluminum foil and grill 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender. Avocado salad. Arrange slices of avocado, tomato, and red onion on a large platter. Drizzle with olive oil and fresh lime juice, sprinkle with chopped cilantro, and season with salt and freshly ground pepper.

Side Suggestions: Avocado Salad
Arrange slices of avocado, tomato, and red onion on a large platter. Drizzle with olive oil and fresh lime juice, sprinkle with chopped cilantro, and season with salt and freshly ground pepper.