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The Recipe Instructions |
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Ingredients
1/2 small red bell pepper, chopped
2 tbsp white vinegar
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 package equal
2 chicken breasts, skinned
1 lime wedges, for garnish
Directions
A perfect accompaniment to brown or white rice. This recipe can
easily be doubled.
Puree red pepper with vinegar in a blender or food processor.
Pour into a saucepan, add red pepper flakes and bring the mixture to a
boil.
Reduce to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes.
Remove from the heat and let the sauce cool.
When cooled, stir in the Equal.
Broil chicken breasts for 10 minutes, or until browned; turn chicken
and broil approximately 5 minutes more.
Place each chicken breast on a bed of rice. Divide spicy sauce and
ladle over the top of the chicken.
Garnish with lime wedges and serve.
Yield: 2 servings
One Serving = 1 chicken breast, 4 ounces Calories: 195 Protein: 35 g
Fat: 4 g Carbohydrate: 2 g Fiber: 0.2 g Cholesterol: 87 mg Sodium: 81
mg Potassium: 355 mg
Exchange: 4 Lean Meat
Source: "The U.C.S.D. Healthy Diet for Diabetes, a Comprehensive
Nutritional Guide and Cookbook," by Susan Algert, M.S., R.D.; Barbara
Grasse, R.D., C.D.E.; and Annie Durning, M.S., R.D.
Shared by: Norman R. Brown
Servings: 2
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