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Grilled Cumin Chicken With Fresh Tomatillo Sauce Recipe

Grilled Cumin Chicken With Fresh Tomatillo Sauce Recipe

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Grilled Cumin Chicken With Fresh Tomatillo Sauce

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Ingredients:

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2 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 (6 oz) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 lb tomatillo
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup cilantro leaf
1/4 cup chopped green onion
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded & chopped (for a hotter dish, leave the seeds)
1/4 tsp salt
cooking spray

Directions:

Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
Combine the first four ingredients (olive oil, cumin, pepper, garlic) in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken to the bag; seal and let stand for 15 minutes.
Discard husks and stems from the tomatillos. Combine tomatillos and broth in a small saucepan over medium-high heat' cover and cook 8 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. Combine tomatillos, cilantro, green onions, lime juice, sugar, salt, garlic clove and jalapeno pepper in a food processor; process until smooth.
Remove chicken from the bag; discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Place on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 6 minutes on each side or until chicken is done. Serve with tomatillo sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	79.09 Kcal (331 kJ)
Calories from fat	33.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.76g	6%
Cholesterol	16.73mg	6%
Sodium	492.56mg	21%
Potassium	300.1mg	6%
Total Carbs	5.79g	2%
Sugars	3.13g	13%
Dietary Fiber	1.45g	6%
Protein	6.53g	13%
Vitamin C	16.9mg	28%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	18.4mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	57.75 Kcal (242 kJ)
Calories from fat	24.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.75g	6%
Cholesterol	12.21mg	6%
Sodium	359.67mg	21%
Potassium	219.13mg	6%
Total Carbs	4.23g	2%
Sugars	2.28g	13%
Dietary Fiber	1.06g	6%
Protein	4.77g	13%
Vitamin C	12.3mg	28%
Iron	0.6mg	5%
Calcium	13.4mg	2%

* 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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