Low Fat Chicken Recipe for the Grill

!±8± Low Fat Chicken Recipe for the Grill

If you are trying to lose weight, it is wise to lower the fat in your diet. You do need essential fatty acids in your diet so that your body can function the way it should. We also need fat so that we can provide the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. When you lower saturated fats and trans fatty acids you are also helping your heart stay healthy. By doing so, you will lower your risk of heart disease.

Mojito-Rubbed Chicken and Grilled Pineapple

You will need:
4 medium skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves
2 limes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium (3 1/2 pounds) pineapple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1/4 cup(s) loosely packed fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

To Prepare Meal:

Get grill fired up for direct grilling on medium. While grill is warming up to medium heat, take a meat mallet and pound chicken (placed between 2 sheets plastic wrap) to an even 1/2-inch thickness.

Next from one lime, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 2 tablespoons of juice. Cut remaining lime into 4 wedges; set aside. In small bowl, combine oil, lime peel and juice. Now you want to lightly brush pineapple on both sides with lime mixture; set aside remaining lime mixture in bowl. Take the pineapple slices and place on hot grill rack. Cook pineapple slices for 10 minutes or until browned on both sides, turning over once.

Lastly you want to stir mint into remaining lime mixture and gently pat onto both sides of chicken. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to season both sides of the chicken. Place chicken on hot grill rack and cook 5 minutes or until chicken is browned on both sides. Make sure there is no pink color throughout the chicken. Turn chicken over once. Serve chicken with pineapple and lime wedges.

You can choose a light beverage to eat with your grilled dinner. Beverages such as tea, coffee, light beer, or a diet juice. If you enjoy wine you can have one glass to indulge in while eating your low fat grilled dinner.