Gingered Chicken Breast

Adapted to serve 4 from South Beach Diet online. Phase 1. Chicken will need to marinate 30 minutes - 2 hours... not included in preparation and cooking time.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1  tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh ginger, freshly grated
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground pepper, freshly ground
• 2  garlic cloves, minced

Directions

1. Combine lemon juice, ginger, pepper and garlic in a small bowl.
2. Place chicken in a deep bowl and pour ginger mixture over the breasts.
3. Turn to coat, cover, and refrigerate 30 minutes to 2 hours.
4. When ready to serve, spray large, non-stick skillet with cooking spray.
5. Heat skillet on med-high until hot. Add chicken.
6. Cook, turning once, until tender and no longer pink. Approx 8 - 10 minutes.