Recipe of the Week

December 26^th – December 30^th , 2005

Grilled Caribbean Chicken Breasts

Serves 6; 3-4 oz. per serving

·        ¼ cup orange juice

·        1 tsp. orange peel

·        1 Tbsp. olive oil

·        1 Tbsp. lime juice

·        1 tsp. minced ginger

·        2 garlic cloves, minced

·        ¼ tsp. hot pepper sauce

·        ½ tsp. minced fresh oregano

·        1 ½ lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved

In a blender, combine all ingredients except the chicken.  Pour the marinade over the chicken breasts and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours or up to 48 hours.

Grill or broil the chicken for about 6 minutes per side or until no trace of pink remains.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories:  154

Protein:  25 g

Carbohydrates: 1 g

Fiber: 0 g

Total fat:  5 g

Saturated Fat:  1 g

Cholesterol:  69 mg

Sodium:  61 mg

                                                          Brought to you by: Gretchen Austin, MSRD