Mexicali Chicken for Two

Name: Mexicali Chicken for Two
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 1/2 to 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium taco seasoning; 2 bacon strips, halved; 2 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese; 2 lime wedges

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

2 servings

Updated: Oct. 01, 2022

This recipe has been a family favorite for many years. It’s great served with Spanish rice and refried beans. You can cilantro to the salsa, if you like. —Avanell Hewitt, North Richland Hills, Texas

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Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 to 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium taco seasoning
2 bacon strips, halved
2 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese
2 lime wedges

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the tomato, onion, jalapeno, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Chill until serving.
Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning; set aside. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain.
If grilling the chicken, using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°.
Top with bacon and cheese; cook 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with salsa; squeeze lime wedges over top.

Nutrition Facts

1 chicken breast half: 228 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 532mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

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