Jalapeno-Lime Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/3 cup lime juice
1 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil , plus
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt (optional)
1/4 tsp paprika
4 small jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced with seeds
24 oz skinless chicken breast halves, all fat removed
2 cups rice, cooked
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp turmeric

Directions:

In a 1 gallon freezer bag, combine lime juice smoke seasoning, olive oil, cumin, salt, paprika, and peppers. Mix well and add chicken. Seal bag, releasing any execess air. Shake to coat chicken thoroughly. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight or at least 2 hours, turning bag occasionally.
Preheat broiler.
Coat a broiler rack with a low-calorie cooking spray. Place chicken on rack. Spoon half the marinade over the chicken. Broil 2-3 inches away from heat source for 3 minutes. Turn and spoon the remaining marinade over chicken. Broil 3 minutes more or until chicken is done.
Toss hot rice with tomato, parsley, and turmeric.
Spoon onto center of a serving platter, and arrange chicken around rice. Serve immediately.
TO FREEZE:.
Prepare marinade and coat chicken according to step 1. Freeze instead of marinating. DO NOT CONTINUE TO STEP 2. May be kept frozen for up to 1 month.
Let chicken and marinade thaw completely. Shake to blend seasonings. Complete recipe, beginning with step 2.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	283.35 Kcal (1186 kJ)
Calories from fat	45.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.04g	8%
Cholesterol	61.24mg	20%
Sodium	2094.64mg	87%
Potassium	773.37mg	16%
Total Carbs	25.75g	9%
Sugars	3.43g	14%
Dietary Fiber	2.59g	10%
Protein	32.8g	66%
Vitamin C	29.5mg	49%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	22.6mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	86.71 Kcal (363 kJ)
Calories from fat	13.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.54g	8%
Cholesterol	18.74mg	20%
Sodium	640.97mg	87%
Potassium	236.66mg	16%
Total Carbs	7.88g	9%
Sugars	1.05g	14%
Dietary Fiber	0.79g	10%
Protein	10.04g	66%
Vitamin C	9mg	49%
Iron	0.4mg	7%
Calcium	6.9mg	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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