Zesty Flame-Grilled Skinless Chicken Delight
Elevate your grilling game with this Zesty Flame-Grilled Skinless Chicken Delight! This low-fat recipe from Top Secret Recipes is a flavorful and healthier take on classic flame-broiled chicken. Marinated for anywhere between 24 to 72 hours, this dish boasts a blend of tropical juices and aromatic spices that tenderize the chicken and infuse it with a delightful flavor. Perfect for summer barbecues or a quick weeknight dinner, each serving contains just 195 calories and 8 grams of fat, making it an ideal choice for those looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle while enjoying incredibly tasty food.
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Servings
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Calories
18
Ingredients
Ingredients
skinless roasting chicken
1 (skinned and cut into 8 pieces)
water
1 (cup)
apple juice
1 (cup)
V-8 vegetable juice
1 (cup)
lemon juice
1 (tablespoon)
pineapple juice
1/2 (cup)
chopped onion
1 (cup)
salt
2 (teaspoons)
ground black pepper
2 (teaspoons)
canola oil
2 (tablespoons, plus 1 teaspoon for sautéing)
thinly sliced onion
1/2 (cup)
tomato puree
1 (can (10 3/4 ounces))
water
1/4 (cup)
white vinegar
1 (tablespoon)
lemon juice
1 (tablespoon)
salt
1/4 (teaspoon)
ground black pepper
1 (dash)
garlic powder
1 (dash)
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zesty Flame-Grilled Skinless Chicken Delight?
It is a low-fat, flavorful chicken dish marinated in tropical juices and aromatic spices, then flame-grilled for a healthy and tasty meal.
How many calories are in one serving of this chicken?
Each serving of this Zesty Flame-Grilled Skinless Chicken Delight contains approximately 195 calories.
How much fat is in this recipe?
This recipe contains 8 grams of fat per serving, making it a low-fat dietary option.
How long should I marinate the chicken?
For the best flavor and tenderness, the chicken should be marinated for anywhere between 24 to 72 hours.
What type of chicken is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for one skinless roasting chicken, skinned and cut into 8 pieces.
What juices are used in the marinade?
The marinade consists of apple juice, V-8 vegetable juice, lemon juice, and pineapple juice.
Is this recipe suitable for a healthy lifestyle?
Yes, it is specifically designed as a healthier take on classic flame-broiled chicken with low fat and calorie counts.
What spices are used to flavor the chicken?
The recipe uses salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powder to provide aromatic flavor.
Can I grill this chicken for a summer barbecue?
Yes, this flame-grilled recipe is perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners.
Does the recipe use oil?
Yes, it uses canola oil for both the recipe base and a small amount for sautéing.
Is there onion in this recipe?
Yes, the recipe requires both chopped onion for the marinade and thinly sliced onion for the sauce.
What is the base for the sauce?
The sauce includes tomato puree, water, white vinegar, lemon juice, and seasonings.
How many ingredients are required in total?
There are 18 specific ingredient entries used to make the chicken and its marinade/sauce.
Is this a Top Secret Recipes inspired dish?
Yes, this is described as a low-fat recipe from Top Secret Recipes.
How many pieces of chicken should I have?
The roasting chicken should be cut into 8 pieces.
Does the recipe use vinegar?
Yes, one tablespoon of white vinegar is included in the preparation.
Is apple juice a key ingredient?
Yes, one cup of apple juice is used as part of the liquid base.
What kind of vegetable juice is needed?
The recipe specifically calls for one cup of V-8 vegetable juice.
How much pineapple juice is used?
The recipe requires 1/2 cup of pineapple juice for the marinade.
Can I use garlic powder?
Yes, a dash of garlic powder is used to enhance the seasoning.
Is the chicken skinless?
Yes, the recipe specifically uses skinless roasting chicken to keep the fat content low.
How much lemon juice is needed?
The recipe uses two tablespoons of lemon juice in total, divided between the marinade and the sauce.
What is the cooking method?
The chicken is cooked using a flame-grilled or flame-broiled method.
Is this recipe considered easy?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy recipe, though it requires significant marination time.
What kind of tomato product is used?
A 10 3/4 ounce can of tomato puree is used in this recipe.
How much salt is used in the marinade?
Two teaspoons of salt are used in the primary marinade section.
Is black pepper included?
Yes, ground black pepper is used in both the marinade and the final seasoning.
Does the recipe require water?
Yes, the recipe uses water in both the marinade (1 cup) and the sauce (1/4 cup).
What makes the chicken tender?
The long marination process (24-72 hours) in tropical juices and acids helps tenderize the chicken.
Is this a good dish for summer cooking?
Absolutely, it is specifically tagged for summer cooking and grilling.