Easy Recipe Grilled Chicken Breasts
Who says that if you are trying to lose some weight, you have to restrain yourself from eating? In this recipe, sweet plums are mixed with citrus zest, a pinch of spice, and crunchy walnuts, to produce a mouth-watering, low-calorie chicken topping.
Time: 28 minutes + standing time
Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 med black plums, pitted and chopped (1 1/2 c)
1/2 c orange juice, divided
1/4 sm red onion, chopped (2 Tbsp)
1 Tbsp honey
1 1/2 tsp freshly grated orange zest, divided
1/2 c chopped walnuts (MUFA)
2 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp red-pepper flakes
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 oz each)
Directions
- Start by preparing the relish: Combine plums, 1/4 cup of the orange juice, onion, honey, and 1/2 teaspoon of the orange zest in medium bowl. Stir in walnuts (yields 2 cups).
- Next, mix oil, salt, red-pepper flakes, and remaining 1/4 cup orange juice and 1 teaspoon orange zest in pie plate or shallow dish with fork. Add chicken and turn to coat. Let relish and chicken stand 10 to 20 minutes.
- Heat grill to medium-high or coat grill pan with cooking spray and heat 3 minutes over medium heat. Grill chicken, turning once, about 10 minutes or until browned and internal temp is 170°F and juices run clear. Serve with relish.
Nutritional info per serving: 362 cal, 37 g pro, 18 g carb, 2 g fiber, 16 g fat, 2.5 g sat fat, 94 mg chol, 228 mg sodium
Flat Belly Bonus: Citrus zest enhances the flavor of just about any dish for virtually no calories. Wash the fruit well and grate the peel right before adding, in order to preserve the delicate, aromatic oils and beneficial compounds it contains.
The key is to find an ingredient that will not be bad for your diet. Once in a while, you can indulge yourself to some treats. Being healthy is all about the whole well-being.
