POULTRY PERKS

Make chicken and turkey your go-to sources of protein when you are cutting back on carbs.

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Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

HANDS-ON 10 MIN.

TOTAL 25 MIN.

Brighten up simple grilled chicken breasts with a salsa featuring heart-healthy avocado, tomato, and onion.

2 tsp. minced fresh cilantro

2½ Tbsp. fresh lime juice

1½ Tbsp. olive oil

4 (6-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

¼ tsp. salt

Cooking spray

1 cup chopped plum tomato

2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion

2 tsp. fresh lime juice

¼ tsp. salt

⅛ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1 avocado, peeled and finely chopped

1. Toss together cilantro, 2½ tablespoons lime juice, oil, and chicken in a large bowl; let stand 3 minutes. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken evenly with ¼ teaspoon salt. Heat a grill pan over medium-high. Spray pan with cooking spray. Add chicken to pan; cook 6 minutes on each side or until done.

2. Stir together tomato, onion, 2 teaspoons lime juice, ¼ teaspoon salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Add avocado; stir gently to combine. Spoon salsa over chicken.

SERVES 4 (serving size: 1 chicken breast half and about ¼ cup salsa) CALORIES 309; FAT 14g (sat 2g, unsat 9g); PROTEIN 37g; CARB 7g; FIBER 4g; SUGARS 2g (added sugars 0g); SODIUM 377mg; CALC 2% DV; POTASSIUM 19% DV

Lemon-Grilled Chicken Breasts

HANDS-ON 15 MIN.

TOTAL 45 MIN.