Cilantro-Lime Chicken Recipe

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Cilantro-Lime Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Cut each chicken breast into 8 pieces.
  2. Cut each onion into 8 wedges.
  3. Remove three strips of peel from the lime with vegetable peeler and cut into very fine shreds.
  4. Juice lime and set aside 2 tablespoons of juice.
  5. Preheat a wok or large skillet and add oil to pan.
  6. Once oil is heated (about 30 seconds) add chicken, jalapeno and gingerroot.
  7. Stir-fry over medium-high heat until chicken is no longer pink (about 3-5 minutes).
  8. Reduce heat and add onions.
  9. Stir-fry about 5 more minutes.
  10. Add lime peel, reserved juice and chopped cilantro; stir-fry about 1 minute.
  11. Add soy sauce and sugar, mixing well until heated through.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 117.98 Kcal (494 kJ)
Calories from fat 70.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.85g 12%
Cholesterol 16.72mg 6%
Sodium 597.31mg 25%
Potassium 180.94mg 4%
Total Carbs 6.06g 2%
Sugars 2.13g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.46g 6%
Protein 7.24g 14%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 23%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 18.9mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 116.06 Kcal (486 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.72g 12%
Cholesterol 16.45mg 6%
Sodium 587.58mg 25%
Potassium 177.99mg 4%
Total Carbs 5.97g 2%
Sugars 2.1g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.43g 6%
Protein 7.12g 14%
Vitamin C 13.4mg 23%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 18.6mg 2%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.7
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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