Grilled Chicken with Apple Slaw
Ingredients
Chicken Ingredients
- 24 oz. chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 6 Tbsp chicken broth or water
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 ½ tsp lemon zest
- 1 ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Coleslaw Ingredients
- 2 cups cabbage
- 1 apple, peeled and sliced into matchsticks
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Dash of mustard powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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One at a time, place the chicken breasts in a 1-gallon zip-lock bag. Using a meat mallet, pound to an even 1⁄2-inch thickness.
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Mix the garlic cloves, chicken broth or water, thyme, lemon zest, salt, oregano, and black pepper together in a 1-gallon zip-lock bag.
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Add the chicken breasts to the bag and massage the marinade into the meat until evenly coated. Seal the bag and place in a bowl in the refrigerator. Let the chicken marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Preheat the grill to high heat and oil the grates. Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook, covered, for 2-3 mins. per side.
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Slice cabbage in very thin strips. Toss with lemon juice, apple slices, and spices. Allow to marinate for 30 mins. or overnight.
Notes
For Flex™ Patients: Serve with 1⁄4 of an avocado. Recipe Yields: 24 servings of protein, 4 servings of vegetables, 1 serving of fruit.
