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    Healthy and delicious grill recipes your whole family will enjoy (yes, even the kids)

    Healthy and delicious grill recipes your whole family will enjoy (yes, even the kids)

    Healthy and delicious grill recipes

    Nothing says summer like breaking out the grill for a good old-fashioned barbecue. But traditional barbecues are heavy laden with unhealthy options. This summer, instead of hot dogs and fatty hamburgers, wow your guests with this healthy and tasty option.

    Honey Lime Chicken with Mango Salsa

    Serves 4

    4 oz. chicken breast with salsa

    Nutrition Facts

    • Calories: 460
    • Fat: 25 g
    • Carbs: 24 g
    • Protein: 37 g

    Ingredients

    • Juice of 4 limes
    • 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1/4 c. plus 1 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
    • 2 tsp. honey
    • Kosher salt
    • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • 2 c. chopped mango
    • 1 avocado, diced
    • 1/4 red onion, diced
    • Freshly ground black pepper

    Directions

    1. Make the marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together juice of 3 limes, olive oil, 1/4 cup cilantro, and honey and season with salt.
    2. Add chicken to a large plastic bag or baking dish and pour over marinade. Let marinate in the refrigerator at least 3 hours and up to overnight.
    3. When ready to grill, heat grill to high. Oil grates and add chicken. Grill until charred, 8 minutes per side.
    4. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together mango, avocado, red onion, juice of 1 lime, and remaining tablespoon cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
    5. Spoon salsa over chicken and serve.

    Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

    Serves 4

    1 cup

    Nutrition Facts

    • Calories: 55
    • Fat: 4 g
    • Carbs: 5 g
    • Protein: 2 g

    Ingredients

    • 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • 1 lime, juice and zest
    • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

    Directions

    1. Rice the cauliflower by grating it on the larger holes on a grated or in a food processor. (The food processor makes this so quick and easy!)
    2. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat, add the cauliflower and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower rice is tender and slightly golden brown, about 7-10 minutes.
    3. Mix the lime juice, zest and cilantro into the cauliflower rice and enjoy!