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Grilled Basil Chicken and Tomatoes

"Here’s the perfect recipe for midweek summer barbecues! Relax after work with a cold drink while your savory chicken marinates, then toss it on the grill. Enjoy!" --Laura Lunardi of Exton, Pennsylvania

4 ServingsPrep: 15 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.

Ingredients

8 plum tomatoes, divided
3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup tightly packed fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons Crisco® Pure Olive Oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

Directions

Cut four tomatoes into quarters and place in a food processor. Add
the vinegar, basil, oil, garlic and salt; cover and process until
blended.
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.
Coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill. Drain
and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for
4-6 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 170°.
Cut remaining tomatoes in half; grill for 2-3 minutes on each side or
until tender. Serve with chicken and reserved dressing. Yield: 4

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Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half with 1 tomato and 2 tablespoons dressing equals 174 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 179 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 24 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 very lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.