Honey Lime Chicken Recipe

By cserumga

1 chicken breast half equals 186 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 78 mg cholesterol, 216 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 29 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 starch.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
• 1 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Hot cooked couscous, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. In a small bowl, whisk wine, honey, lime juice and ginger; add to chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 2 hours, turning once.
Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Sprinkle chicken with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. If desired, serve with couscous. Yield: 4 servings.