Chicken Again? Yes!

Chicken with New Mexican-Style Rub

Just five minutes of prep and you can pop this tasty dish into the oven.

Start to finish: 27 minutes
Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon coriander seed
• 1 teaspoon aniseed
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 medium skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)

Instructions

1. For rub, using a mortar and pestle, grind together oregano, thyme, coriander seed, and aniseed. Stir in chili powder, paprika, cracked black pepper, and salt. Set seasoning mixture aside.
2. Rinse chicken; pat dry. With your fingers, rub some of the seasoning mixture onto both sides of chicken breast halves.
3. Place chicken on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat for 12 to 15 minutes, or until tender and no longer pink, turning once.

(Store leftover seasoning in a cool, dry place and use within 6 months.)

Nutrition Facts

Per serving: 123 calories, 22g protein, 0g carbohydrate, 3g fat (1g saturated), 0g fiber

Originally published in FITNESS magazine, March 2007.