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Recipe tags: Chicken, Mexican, One dish meal, Refrigerator, Stove Top

Meats and seafood

Lime and Cilantro Chicken Dinner

Recipe submitted by DaVita dietitian Debbie from Maryland.

Portions: 4

Serving size: 1 chicken breast (about 4-ounces chicken, 1/2-cup rice and 1/2-cup zucchini)

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper (divided use)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoon lime peel, grated
• 1/3 cup lime juice (divided use)
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/2 pounds)
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 3 small zucchini, each cut in quarters, lengthwise

Preparation

1. Prepare rice according to instructions but omit the salt.
2. In a small bowl combine cilantro, ginger, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, salt, lime peel and 2 tablespoons lime juice. Spread 2 teaspoons of the cilantro mixture over each chicken breast. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator 30 to 60 minutes. Place the remaining lime juice and cilantro mixture in a screw-top jar and set aside to use as dressing.
3. Heat a large-ridged, cast-iron grill pan over medium heat. Drizzle chicken with 2 teaspoons oil. Place on heated pan and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side or until cooked through. 
4. While chicken is cooking toss the zucchini with remaining pepper and oil. Cook on grill pan, turning often, 10 minutes or until browned and tender crisp. Cover with foil until ready to serve.
5. Divide rice among 4 bowls. Slice chicken in thick strips and arrange on rice. Shake dressing well and drizzle over chicken. Serve with zucchini. 

Nutrients per serving

• Calories: 427
• Protein: 38 g
• Carbohydrate: 40 g
• Fat: 12 g
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Sodium: 225 mg
• Potassium: 622 mg
• Phosphorus: 338 mg
• Calcium: 50 mg
• Fiber: 1.8 g

Renal and Renal Diabetic Food Choices

• 4 meat
• 2 starch
• 1 vegetable, medium potassium

Carbohydrate Choices

• 3 

Helpful Hints

• For a reduced protein diet, adjust chicken portion according to your diet meal plan or consult your dietitian.

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