Chicken: Mediterranean Grilled Chicken

posted by Terrytx 08-01-102 7:57 AM

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Mediterranean Grilled Chicken
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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Grilling Poultry

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 bone-in chicken breast halves (about 3 pounds)
3 tablespoons Rosemary-Garlic Rub (see recipe)
6 rosemary sprigs
6 thyme sprigs
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
cooking spray


Loosen the skin from the chicken by inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat. Rub 3 tablespoons Rosemary-Garlic Rub evenly over breast meat. Place 1 rosemary sprig and 1 thyme sprig between skin and meat of each breast half. Gently press skin to secure. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours.

Prepare grill.

Sprinkle chicken with pepper. Place chicken, skin side down, on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill 25 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. Discard skin before serving.

Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 chicken breast half). Totals include Rosemary-Garlic Rub: 167 cal, 1.9g fat, 34.3g pro, 1g carb, 0.1g fiber, 86mg chol, 1.2mg iron, 151mg sod, 28mg calc.

Source: Cooking Light-8/02

Serving Ideas : skewers of eggplant, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and zucchini-brush with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and grill 6 minutes, turning once



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Rosemary-Garlic Rub
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Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Sauces/Condiments/Marinades
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, crushed


Combine all ingredients.

Yield: 1/4 cup (serving size: about 1 teaspoon). 3 cal, 0g fat, 0.2g pro, 0.6g carb, 0.1g fiber, 0mg chol, 0mg iron, 41mg sod, 8mg calc.

Source: Cooking Light-8/02

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