Chicken Grilled: Lime Grilled Chicken with Black Bean Sauce

posted by Terrytx 06-02-102 9:00 AM

* Exported from MasterCook *
Lime Grilled Chicken with Black Bean Sauce
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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Grilling Poultry

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
4 cloves garlic, crushed
4 (4 ounce) skinned and boned chicken breast halves
cooking spray
2 cups water
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1 tablespoon chopped red onion
1 cup drained canned black beans
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, crushed


Combine the first 4 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; add chicken. Seal and marinate in refrigerator 8 hours, turning bag occasionally.

Prepare grill.

Remove chicken from bag, reserving marinade. Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 10 minutes on each side or until done, basting with reserved marinade. Keep warm.

Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan; add bell pepper and onion. Cook 30 seconds; drain. Plunge into ice water; drain well.

Place beans and next 5 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. Pour bean mixture into a saucepan; cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated.

Spoom 5 tablespoons bean sauce onto each of 4 serving plates. Place 1 chicken breast half on top of sauce; top each with 2 tablespoons bell pepper mixture. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.

Yield: 4 servings. 278 cal, 9.1g fat,31.1g pro, 17.6g carb, 2.4g fiber, 72mg chol, 2.2mg iron, 335mg sod, 39mg calc.

Source: Cooking Light Complete

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