Jerk Chicken Breast Recipe
A ketogenic diet is simply defined as a low carb, moderate protein, and high-fat diet that places the human body into a metabolic state known as ketosis. This diet has been tested by several studies and researchers and is proven to help in weight loss and also helps reduce risk factors for diabetes, heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, and more.
One such meal item of a ketogenic diet is Jerk chicken Breast. Kindly see the ingredients and instructions for preparing same below:
Servings and Cooking time:
4 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Start to finish: 25 minutes
Ingredients
6 scallions, trimmed and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons dried jerk seasoning
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar (optional)
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons canola oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, trimmed
Instructions
1. Combine scallions, jerk seasoning, lime juice, sugar (if using), soy sauce and oil in a blender or food processor; pulse to a coarse paste. Wearing gloves to protect your hands, spread paste all over chicken. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes or for up to 2 hours.
2. Lightly oil broiler rack and set it 5 inches from the heat source; preheat broiler.
3. Scrape most of the paste from the chicken and discard. Broil chicken, turning once, until juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutritional Information:
192 calories, 6 total fat (1 g sat), 73 mg cholesterol, 7 g carbohydrate, 28 g protein, 1 g fiber, 450 mg sodium