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Grilled Sesame Chicken

Sesame seeds give grilled chicken a crunchy difference your family will enjoy.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4; 3 ounces chicken per serving

Ingredients

Cooking spray
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 4 ounces each), all visible fat discarded
Paprika to taste
Cayenne to taste
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon dry-roasted sesame seeds

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Lightly spray the grill rack or broiler pan and rack with cooking spray. Preheat the grill on medium high or preheat the broiler.

    Step 2

    Lightly season the chicken with the paprika and cayenne. Set aside on a large plate.

    Step 3

    In a small microwaveable bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and honey. Microwave on 100 percent power (high) for 1 minute, or until the honey is dissolved.

    Step 4

    Pour 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice mixture into a small bowl. Stir in the sesame seeds. Set aside to use as the sauce.

    Step 5

    Coat the chicken with about 3 tablespoons of the remaining lemon juice mixture. Reserve the rest for basting.

    Step 6

    Grill the chicken or broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat for 5 minutes, basting the top side occasionally with the reserved basting mixture (not the sauce). To prevent transferring harmful bacteria, wash the basting brush after each use. Turn the chicken over and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until no longer pink in the center, basting occasionally. Serve the chicken topped with the reserved sauce.

  2. Nutrition Information

    Step 7

    (Per serving)

    Step 8

    Calories: 207

    Step 9

    Total fat: 3.0g

    Step 10

    Saturated: 0.5g

    Step 11

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 12

    Polyunsaturated: 1.0g

    Step 13

    Monounsaturated: 1.0g

    Step 14

    Cholesterol: 66mg

    Step 15

    Sodium: 76mg

    Step 16

    Carbohydrates: 19g

    Step 17

    Fiber: 0g

    Step 18

    Sugars: 18g

    Step 19

    Protein: 27g

    Step 20

    Calcium: 16mg

    Step 21

    Potassium: 328mg

  3. Dietary Exchanges

    Step 22

    1 other carbohydrate

    Step 23

    3 very lean meat

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