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

1.Prepare charcoal or gas grill or preheat broiler.

2.In small bowl, combine lemon juice, oil, basil, Parmesan, garlic and pepper; mix well.

Reserve 1/4 cup.

3.In shallow dish or plastic bag, pour remaining marinade over chicken.

Cover; marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes to 1 hour.

4.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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