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Ingredients:
27 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to less than 1 inch thickness ~ about 4 chicken breasts* (3 Leaner)
1/2 tsp salt (2 Condiments)
1/2 tsp pepper (1 Condiment)
non-stick pan spray
1 tsp garlic powder (2 Condiments)
1 tsp Italian seasoning (2 Condiments)
4 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese (1 Lean)
1/4 cup basil pesto (4 Healthy Fats)
1 cup (5.26 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved (2 Greens)
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (1 1/2 Condiments)
1/2 cup packed basil leaves, very thinly sliced (1 Condiment)
Directions:
1. In a large bowl combine chicken, salt, pepper, garlic power, and Italian seasonings. Toss to combine.
2. Spray grill with non-stick cooking spray. Grill chicken over medium-high heat for about 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through. Top each chicken breast with 1 oz of or 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese and cook another minute or so until melted.
3. Toss tomatoes, lemon juice, and basil together. Top each chicken breast with 1 tbsp pesto and 1/4 cup tomato mixture. Serve immediately.
Makes 4 Servings
Per serving:
1 Leaner protein, 1/2 Green (still need 2 1/2 more Greens), 2.5 Condiments, and 1 Healthy fat
* If you would like to omit the cheese, use 36 oz of chicken breasts as 4 Leaner instead of 27 oz.
Recipe By Chef Frank Favalora
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Serving Size: 1 (892g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 1 | ||
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Calories: 852 | ||
Calories from Fat: 92 (11%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 10.3g | 14 % | |
Saturated Fat 2.6g | 13 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 2.8g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 2.3g | ||
Cholesterol 444mg | 137 % | |
Sodium 498.5mg | 17 % | |
Potassium 1987.3mg | 52 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 0.5g | 0 % | |
Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1 % | |
Sugars, other 0.3g | ||
Protein 177.1g | 253 % | |
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Calories per serving: 852
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