Thursday, December 18, 2008

Grilled Chicken Breasts With Fruit Salsa [Diabetic]

Grilled Chicken Breasts With Fruit Salsa

Yield: 4 servings.
Serving Size: about 4 ounces

Ingredients

Fruit Salsa:
* 2 cans (8 oz each) crushed pineapple, packed in juice, drained
* 1 mango, peeled and cubed
* 1/2 papaya, peeled and cubed
* 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
* 1 Tbsp finely minced cilantro
* 1 Tbsp minced red pepper

Grilled Chicken:
* 2 whole chicken breasts, boned, skinned, halved (10 oz meat each)
* 2 tsp olive oil

Garnish:
* Kiwi slices

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine salsa ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Preheat an oven broiler or outdoor grill. Brush the chicken breasts with the olive oil. Grill or broil the chicken about 7 minutes per side or until no pink remains.
3. To serve: Place fruit salsa on a plate using a few spoonfuls per person. Top with a cooked chicken breast. Garnish with kiwi slice.

Calories: 305
Protein: 32 g
Sodium: 79 mg
Cholesterol: 85 mg
Fat: 6 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Exchanges: 4 Very Lean Meat; 2 Fruit; 1 Fat

Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible
Info: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/158040037X/gourmetconnectio

Find this recipe at:
http://www.diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/537.shtml

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