Chicken Breast with Salsa Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 skinless and boneless chicken breast halves (about 4 oz. each)
juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp minced garlic
salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
salsa, for serving (see recipe )
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Directions:

1. Place chicken in a bowl and toss well with the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes, turning once.
2. Remove the chicken from the marinade, then grill or broil 4 inches from the heat source, basting with marinade until slightly golden and cooked through, 3 or 4 minutes a side. Let chicken rest for 3 minutes.
3. Slice each breast into 1/2-inch slices on the diagonal and reform on two dinner plates; top with the salsa. Sprinkle with the tablespoon of cilantro. Serve immediately.
Salsa: Toss 1 diced avocado in a bowl with 1 tablespoon lime juice. Fold in 1 diced tomato and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro. Season to taste.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	324.61 Kcal (1359 kJ)
Calories from fat	281.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.31g	48%
Cholesterol	33.45mg	11%
Sodium	184.27mg	8%
Potassium	172.07mg	4%
Total Carbs	0.93g	0%
Sugars	0.03g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.06g	0%
Protein	11.51g	23%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	2%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	7.4mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	363.91 Kcal (1524 kJ)
Calories from fat	315.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	35.1g	48%
Cholesterol	37.5mg	11%
Sodium	206.58mg	8%
Potassium	192.9mg	4%
Total Carbs	1.04g	0%
Sugars	0.03g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.07g	0%
Protein	12.9g	23%
Vitamin C	1mg	2%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	8.3mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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