Grilled Mexican Chicken over Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp cumin
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3 cups hot cooked instant rice
1/2 cup salsa

Directions:

In shallow non-metal pan or dish, combine orange juice, chili powder, cumin and garlic; mix well.
Add chicken breast halves; turn to coat well.
Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes to marinate.
If marinating chicken for more than 15 minutes, cover and refrigerate.
Meanwhile, heat grill.
Cook rice as directed on package, omitting margarine and salt.
When ready to grill, oil grill rack.
Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
Place chicken on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals.
Cover grill; cook 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear.
Thinly slice each chicken breast half.
Serve over hot cooked rice; top with salsa.
Broiler directions: Marinate chicken and prepare rice as directed above.
Line broiler pan with foil; spray rack with non-stick cooking spray.
Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
Place chicken on sprayed rack.
Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear.
Serve as directed above.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	389.75 Kcal (1632 kJ)
Calories from fat	64.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.17g	11%
Cholesterol	139.24mg	46%
Sodium	1001.26mg	42%
Potassium	928.32mg	20%
Total Carbs	30.38g	10%
Sugars	3.81g	15%
Dietary Fiber	3.27g	13%
Protein	53.08g	106%
Vitamin C	8.9mg	15%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	29.6mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	95.3 Kcal (399 kJ)
Calories from fat	15.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.75g	11%
Cholesterol	34.05mg	46%
Sodium	244.83mg	42%
Potassium	226.99mg	20%
Total Carbs	7.43g	10%
Sugars	0.93g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.8g	13%
Protein	12.98g	106%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	15%
Iron	0.3mg	8%
Calcium	7.2mg	3%

* 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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