Low Fat Lemon-Basil Grilled Chicken Recipe

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Low Fat Lemon-Basil Grilled Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons grated fat-free parmesan cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast halves
  • Method

  • Prepare charcoal or gas grill or preheat broiler.
  • In small bowl, combine lemon juice, oil, basil, Parmesan, garlic and pepper; mix well.
  • Reserve 1/4 cup.
  • In shallow dish or plastic bag, pour remaining marinade over chicken.
  • Cover; marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Remove chicken from marinade.
  • Over medium-hot coals, grill or broil until tender, basting frequently with reserved marinade.
  • Makes 4 servings.
  • Preparation time: 15 minutes.
  • Marinating time: 30 minutes.
  • Cooking time: 15 minutes.
  • Per serving: About 169 cal, 18 g pro, 3 g car, 5 g fat, 27% cal from fat, 65 mg chol, 107 mg sod, 0 g fiber.
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