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Grilled Chicken with Italian Salsa

Grilled Chicken with Italian Salsa
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Chicken breast is a lean protein choice. Protein supplies amino acids that give structure to the body in skin, cell membranes and muscles.
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To sauté, brush chicken with Italian dressing. Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken breasts in skillet 15 to 20 minutes, turning once and brushing with dressing occasionally, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).

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Marinated chicken goes Italian when served with this chunky homemade salsa. From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:30 min
Start to Finish:1 hr 30 min
makes:6 servings
1can (15 oz) Progresso® chick peas (garbanzo beans), drained
1can (2 1/2 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
1medium bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1medium tomato, seeded, chopped (3/4 cup)
2tablespoons chopped red onion
2tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2cup fat-free Italian dressing
6boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/2 lb)
2tablespoons fat-free Italian dressing
1.To make salsa, in large bowl, mix beans, olives, bell pepper, tomato, onion, parsley and 1/2 cup dressing until well blended. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
2.Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Brush chicken with 2 tablespoons dressing.
3.Cover and grill chicken over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning and brushing with dressing occasionally, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Serve chicken with salsa.
Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 270 (Calories from Fat 60); Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 70mg; Sodium 500mg; Total Carbohydrate 21g (Dietary Fiber 5g, Sugars 4g); Protein 31g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 35%; Calcium 6%; Iron 20% Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 4 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1 1/2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
 
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Posted at 5:02 PM on September 26 2011 by VinayKadam
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