Grilled Chicken with Fresh Tomato Basil Salsa
Tender chicken breasts are grilled until juicy then topped with a bright and flavorful fresh tomato basil salsa. This easy grilled dinner recipe is low carb, high protein and naturally gluten free!
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Fresh Tomato Basil Salsa
- 2 XL beefsteak tomato diced, brand SUNSET
- ¼ cup basil thinly sliced into ribbons, fresh
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pre-heat a grill over high heat. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towel then drizzle with olive oil. Use brush or fingers to ensure olive oil is evenly rubbed on both sides of chicken. Sprinkle to taste with salt and pepper.
- Grill chicken breasts for 9-10 minutes, flipping once. Remove from grill once the internal temp is 165°F.
- While chicken is cooking, mix together your fresh tomato basil salsa in a medium bowl. Combine all ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve grilled chicken breasts topped with the fresh tomato basil salsa.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1breast | |
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 262mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 846mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 151IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.