SALSA-MARINATED CHICKEN

Salsa-Marinated Chicken image

Provided by mydesigirl

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups prepared salsa, good quality
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
2/3 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
3 tablespoons scallions, chopped finely
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

Preheat broiler or prepare grill.
In a shallow bowl,combine 1/2 cup salsa and the tomato paste and stir until blended.
Add the chicken,turn to coat and let stand while you prepare the vegetable salsa.
In a medium bowl,combine the remaining 1 cup salsa,the bell pepper,corn,scallion,lime juice and cilantro.
Broil or grill chicken 4 inches from the heat for about 4 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through.
Place the chicken on 4 plates,spoon the vegetable salsa on the side and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.7, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 726, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 4.9, Protein 30.3