FAST FIX

SPICY BARBECUED CHICKEN

I serve this zesty chicken with corn on the cob, grilled and basil-buttered.

—RITA WINTRODE CORRYTON, TN



START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 8 SERVINGS


1 tablespoon canola oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup chili sauce

3 tablespoons brown sugar

2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend, divided

3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, divided

2 teaspoons ground mustard

2 teaspoons chili powder

8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

1. In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add chili sauce, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon seasoning blend and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat.

2. In a small bowl, mix mustard, chili powder and remaining seasoning blend and cayenne; rub over chicken. Lightly coat grill rack with cooking oil.

3. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 4 minutes. Turn; grill about 4-6 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 165°, brushing chicken tops occasionally with the chili sauce mixture.

Per 1 chicken breast half : 179 cal., 5g fat (1g sat. fat), 63mg chol., 293mg sod., 10g carb. (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g pro.

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.