Lime Ginger Chicken - ThinnerTimes

MiladyB · 06-03-2006, 10:57 PM

okay, last one for tonight! This sounds like a really good summer meal!

Lime Ginger Chicken
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INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup fresh lime juice

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes

1/4 teaspoon salt, optional

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch strips

SALSA:

2 cups diced fresh plum tomatoes

1 cup diced green pepper

1/2 cup diced red onion

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 teaspoon salt, optional

In a glass bowl, combine lime juice, garlic, ginger, red pepper and salt if desired. Add the chicken and toss lightly. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours. Meanwhile, combine all salsa ingredients; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Drain chicken; discard marinade. Brown in a large nonstick skillet until no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Serve with salsa. Yield: 4 servings.

NUTRITIONAL INFO

Diabetic Exchanges: One serving (prepared without salt) equals 3 lean meat, 3 vegetable; also, 250 calories, 80 mg sodium, 73 mg cholesterol, 20 gm carbohydrate, 31 gm protein, 7 gm fat.