Recipes for the South Beach Diet or Other Good Carb Diets

2 large navel oranges
1 1/4 cups bottled green salsa
1 cup cilantro leaves, stems removed, divided
1/3 cup diced red onion, divided
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (1 to 1 1/2 pounds)
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained

DIRECTIONS:
1. Grate 1/2 teaspoon orange rind from oranges, then, using a small, sharp knife, peel oranges, removing all pith and outside membrane. Cut between membranes to section.

2. Process salsa, 1/2 cup of the cilantro leaves, 1 tablespoon of the red onion, grated orange peel, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in food processor or blender until smooth. Pour 3/4 cup salsa mixture over chicken breasts and marinate 15 minutes.

3. Preheat broiler. Broil chicken 6″ from heat 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.

4. Meanwhile, chop remaining cilantro and mix with beans, orange sections, onion, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Top chicken with remaining salsa and serve with bean salad.

Filed under: Poultry, Main Dishes, Phase 2