Cumin, sage, and ginger spice up the rub that gives this chicken its distinctive flavor.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4, 1 cup per serving

　　

Rub

1 teaspoon ground cumin

　　1/2 teaspoon dried sage

　　1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

　　1/2 teaspoon salt

　　1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper

　　

Chicken

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, all visible fat discarded

　　1 tablespoon canola or corn oil

　　3 tablespoons lemon juice

　　1 tablespoon honey

　　1 tablespoon soy sauce (lowest sodium available)

　　

Step 1

In a small bowl, stir together the rub ingredients. Using your fingertips, lightly press the rub all over the chicken. Cut the chicken into strips about 1/2 inch wide.

　　

Step 2

In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the chicken for 3 to 5 minutes, or until nearly cooked through, stirring frequently.

　　

Step 3

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, and soy sauce.

　　

Step 4

Stir the lemon juice mixture into the chicken. Increase the heat to high and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center.

　　

nutrition information

Step 5

(Per Serving)

　　

Step 6

Calories: 181

　　

Step 7

Total Fat: 5.0g

　　

Step 8

Saturated: 0.5g

　　

Step 9

Trans: 0.0 g

　　

Step 10

Polyunsaturated: 1.5g

　　

Step 11

Monounsaturated: 2.5g

　　

Step 12

Cholesterol: 66mg

　　

Step 13

Sodium: 463mg

　　

Step 14

Carbohydrates: 6g

　　

Step 15

Fiber: 0g

　　

Step 16

Sugars: 5g

　　

Step 17

Protein: 27g

　　

Step 18

Dietary Exchanges

　　

Step 19

1/2 Carbohydrate

　　

Step 20

3 Lean Meat

　　American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals