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Grilled Chicken Salad

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This Italian main features Chicken breasts -- skinless, boneless, Marinade***, Lime juice, fresh squeezed is best. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 598.3
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Italian main features Chicken breasts -- skinless, boneless, Marinade***, Lime juice, fresh squeezed is best. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 4 large Chicken breasts -- skinless, boneless
  • Marinade***
  • 3 tablespoons Lime juice, fresh squeezed is best
  • 1/2 cup Canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin -- ground
  • 1 jalapeno Chile
  • 1 bay Leaf -- fresh is best
  • 2 sage Leaves -- fresh is best
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Black pepper -- freshly ground
Directions
  1. 1
    Place all marinade ingredients in blender jar and blend to uniform mixture.
  2. 2
    Make diagonal slits with sharp knife about 1/8" deep and 1/2" apart on both sides of each breast.
  3. 3
    Place chicken breasts in non-metallic dish and cover with marinade.
  4. 4
    Cover dish with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator.
  5. 5
    Let breasts marinate for 2 hours, turning every 1/2 hour.
  6. 6
    Prepare grill and let coals get covered with light gray ash.
  7. 7
    Just before putting chicken breasts on grill, add some dry hickory chips to the coals.
  8. 8
    Grill until inside of breasts are just done, check with fork or
  9. 9
    remove when internal temperature is 160F.
  10. 10
    Do not overcook.
  11. 11
    Remove breasts from grill and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
  12. 12
    Alternate serving suggestion: Julienne breasts and add to a fancy lettuce and spinach salad.
  13. 13
    Use a spicy Italian dressing with seasoned croutons

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 598.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40.7g63%
Saturated Fat 4.0g20%
Cholesterol 42.5mg15%
Sodium 1269.2mg53%
Total Carbohydrate 53.3g18%
Dietary Fiber 27.3g110%
Sugars 1.4g
Protein 23.5g47%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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