Relax after work with a cold drink while your savory chicken marinates for an hour, then toss it on the grill.
—LAURA LUNARDI WEST CHESTER, PA
PREP: 15 MIN. + MARINATING • GRILL: 10 MIN. • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS
8 plum tomatoes, divided
3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup tightly packed fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1. Cut four tomatoes into quarters and place in a food processor. Add the vinegar, basil, oil, garlic and salt; cover and process until blended.
2. Pour 1/2 cup dressing into a small bowl; cover and refrigerate until serving. Pour remaining dressing into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour.
3. Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°.
4. Cut remaining tomatoes in half; grill or broil for 2-3 minutes on each side or until tender. Serve with chicken and reserved dressing.
PER SERVING 174 cal., 5 g fat (1 g sat. fat), 63 mg chol., 179 mg sodium, 7 g carb., 1 g fiber, 24 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.