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Cilantro Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe

Cilantro Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb (2 large breasts ) boneless skinless chicken breast , butterflied
2 tbsp canola oil
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp cilantro herb butter, recipe follows
fresh parsley, optional, for garnish

Directions:

Preheat a grill or grill pan over high heat.
Lightly coat chicken with oil and sprinkle each evenly on both sides with the salt and pepper. Grill chicken breasts for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until thoroughly cooked; the meat should be solid white throughout and the internal temperature will read 165 degrees F. Remove from grill and immediately top with cilantro herb butter. Garnish with parsley, if desired. Serve as butter is melting.
Cilantro Butter:
Scampi Butter, recipe follows
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Follow the scampi butter recipe, but use only half of the garlic, and replace the parsley with 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro.
Yield: 12 servings
Scampi Butter (Base):
1/4 pound unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Dash white pepper
Dash Worcestershire sauce
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon white wine
In a bowl, whisk all ingredients until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate until ready to use. Use the Scampi base to make different flavored butters.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	131.56 Kcal (551 kJ)
Calories from fat	127.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.15g	22%
Cholesterol	3.75mg	1%
Sodium	334.63mg	14%
Potassium	39.26mg	1%
Total Carbs	0.32g	0%
Sugars	0.08g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.04g	0%
Protein	1.21g	2%
Calcium	1.3mg	0%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	590.9 Kcal (2474 kJ)
Calories from fat	572.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	63.57g	22%
Cholesterol	16.84mg	1%
Sodium	1502.98mg	14%
Potassium	176.34mg	1%
Total Carbs	1.44g	0%
Sugars	0.34g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.17g	0%
Protein	5.46g	2%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	6mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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