Fiesta Chicken

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NUTRITION per serving: 324 Calories; 5g Fat; 45g Protein; 22g Carbohydrate; 6g Dietary Fiber; 99mg Cholesterol; 905mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 5 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates. Points: 7

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 1 (1.25-oz.) envelope taco seasoning mix
  • 6 (6-oz.) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed; or equivalent homemade
  • 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
  • Low fat sour cream, for garnish (optional)
  • Shredded low fat Cheddar cheese, for garnish (optional)
  • Diced avocado, for garnish (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, water, lime juice and taco seasoning mix; transfer to a large zipper-topped plastic bag; add chicken, seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, place salsa, black beans and corn in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until corn is tender, about 5 minutes. Preheat grill or oven broiler. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill or broil chicken for 7 minutes per side or until juices run clear. Serve chicken with salsa mixture and garnish with sour cream, cheese and avocado if desired.

SERVING SUGGESTION: Brown rice and a big salad.

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