Recipes for the South Beach Diet or Other Good Carb Diets

1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
3 tablespoons of lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 skinless boneless chicken breasts

In a small saucepan, combine tomato sauce, lemon juice, half of garlic, and salt. Mix well. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Remove from heat; cool. Add basil; set aside.

While sauce is simmering, in a small bowl, combine remaining garlic, lemon peel, and oil. Mix well. Place chicken in a glass or ceramic dish and rub with lemon peel mixture. Cover dish with plastic wrap; refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Heat a charcoal grill until coals form white ash, or preheat a gas grill to medium. Place chicken on grill rack. Grill 6 inches from heat, covered, for 12 minutes per side.

Brush chicken with sauce and grill until the juices run clear when chicken is pierced, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Serves 4

Filed under: Poultry, Main Dishes, Phase 1