Grilled Chicken with California Blend

by Lindsey Sexton - September 12, 2018

Image of grilled chicken breast laying on top of a vegetable medley of sliced zucchini and carrots, and cauliflower and broccoli florets.

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • Marinade of choice (recipes below)
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 ounces each)
    Note: Larger breasts can be cut in half.
  • 1 bag of frozen California Blend vegetables

 

Directions

  1. Place chicken breasts in a glass pan or large plastic bag.
  2. Prepare marinade of choice and pour over chicken breasts. Let marinate 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  3. Prepare vegetables according to package directions.
  4. Discard marinade and grill chicken 7-8 minutes on each side.
  5. Insert thermometer into thickest part of chicken breast and continue
    cooking until it registers 165°F.

 

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: 65
  • Fat: 2.5g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Sodium: 324mg
  • Carbohydrate: 1g

 

Marinade Options

Diced tomatoes with a splach of balsamic vinegar and a sprig of basil

Balsamic Marinade

  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • 1 bunch basil, chopped
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

small container of soy sauce grouped with a piece of ginger root, red pepper flakes, and a splash of orange juice

Asian Marinade

  • 2 tablespoons frozen
  • orange juice concentrate
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh
    ginger root, grated
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

small grouping of a jar of honey with a sliced orange and lime

Citrus Marinade

  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 1/2 orange, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • Dash of pepper