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Heart Healthy Grilled Chicken with Corn Salsa Recipe

                   
Grilled Chicken with Corn Salsa
Grilled chicken stays juicy with a sweet citrus marinade in this bright, heart-healthy dish. Topped with a lively corn salsa, this tropical chicken recipe is perfect for any night of the week.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 4 servings
1 large shallot, minced
1 tsp honey
2 tsp white wine vinegar
1 Tbsp orange juice
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/8 tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 oz each)
2 cups cooked corn
1/2 avocado, diced
1 large tomato, diced
1/4 cup minced cilantro
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Directions
Step 1

Preheat grill to high.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine shallot, honey, vinegar and orange juice. Whisk in olive oil in a steady stream until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, toss chicken in half of the dressing to coat. Set aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Step 4

In another bowl, combine corn, avocado, tomato, cilantro and remaining half of dressing. Set aside.

Step 5

Grill chicken for 4 to 6 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Slice chicken and arrange on plates. Top with corn salsa.

Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 282
Make this for: Gluten Free Healthy Kids
Dietary Review:
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Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian.
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 4 oz chicken, 3/4 cup corn salsa
Per serving:
calories:282
total fat:8g
sat fat:2g
cholesterol:65mg
sodium:157mg
total carb:21g
fibers:2g
proteins:28g

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About This Healthy Recipe

Looking for a healthy chicken recipe that is quick and easy to make? This gluten-free grilled chicken with corn salsa recipe fits the bill! This recipe contains 2 grams of saturated fat and just 157 mg of sodium per serving, making it a great option for anyone currently following a heart-healthy diet. In addition to being a heart-healthy recipe, this grilled chicken dish is also diabetic-friendly as it contains just 21 grams of carbohydrates per serving. Although this recipe is low fat and low carb, it is packed with 28 grams of protein per serving making for a hearty and satisfying meal. Just when this grilled chicken recipe seems like it can’t get any better, it does! This low-calorie recipe contains just 282 calories per serving and it can be prepared in just 30 minutes. Say hello to your new favorite weeknight dinner recipe. Enjoy!

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Heart Healthy Grilled Chicken with Corn Salsa Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 4 servings
1 large shallot, minced
1 tsp honey
2 tsp white wine vinegar
1 Tbsp orange juice
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/8 tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 oz each)
2 cups cooked corn
1/2 avocado, diced
1 large tomato, diced
1/4 cup minced cilantro
Directions
Step 1

Preheat grill to high.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine shallot, honey, vinegar and orange juice. Whisk in olive oil in a steady stream until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, toss chicken in half of the dressing to coat. Set aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Step 4

In another bowl, combine corn, avocado, tomato, cilantro and remaining half of dressing. Set aside.

Step 5

Grill chicken for 4 to 6 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Slice chicken and arrange on plates. Top with corn salsa.

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