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  • Chili Lime Corn on the Cob

    Chili Lime Corn on the Cob

    How to Make Chili Lime Corn on the Cob

    Nothing says summer like corn on the cob. It’s an American favorite and this recipe puts a nice twist of flavor into it. Remember, corn is a starchy vegetable, so serve it with some lean protein and a low-carb vegetable like green beans, zucchini or a salad.


    10 min prep time


    20 min cook time


    4servings


    1 cob

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat the grill to medium-high.
    2. In a small bowl, mix together the lime juice, lime zest, margarine, and chili powder.
    3. Using a spoon and your hands, spread the margarine mixture evenly over the 4 ears of corn.
    4. Wrap the corn individually in aluminum foil. Grill 20 minutes, turning frequently. Serve hot.
    Low Sodium
    Kidney-Friendly
    CKD Non-Dialysis
    CKD Dialysis
    Grilling
    Mexican/Southwestern
    Quick & Easy
    Sides
    Vegetarian
    Gluten-Free
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    Nutrition facts

    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 cob


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      130

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      4g

      5%

      • Saturated Fat
        0.8g

        4%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      50mg

      2%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      23g

      8%

      • Dietary Fiber
        3g

        11%
      • Total Sugars
        5g
      • Added Sugars
        0g

        0%

    • Protein
      4g

    • Potassium
      250mg
      5%

    Ingredients

    lime (zested and juiced)
    1

    light trans-fat-free margarine (softened)
    2 tbsp

    chili powder
    1 tsp

    medium ears corn on the cob (shucked)
    4

  • Chicken Tacos

    Chicken Tacos

    How to Make Chicken Tacos

    Author Robyn Webb: “I chose chicken thighs for this taco filling, as the spicy chile sauce pairs better with it than chicken breasts. Feel free to use chicken breasts if you prefer. Chicken is blander in taste than beef, and it benefits greatly from a nice soak in a lime juice-laced spice blend. You can also prepare just the chicken filling (leave out the tortillas) and serve it with a few vegetables on the side for a nice lean, but definitely tasty, meal.”

    This recipe from The Perfect Diabetes Comfort Food Collection, by Robyn Webb. 


    20 min + marinate time prep time


    1 hr 30 min cook time


    8servings


    1 taco

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Make the chili sauce: Add the tomatoes, chilies, quartered onion, and 1 whole garlic clove to a blender and puree. Add the puree to a saucepan and add in the apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 1 hour until thick.

    2. Marinate the chicken: Put the chicken strips into a medium-sized bowl. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, oregano, paprika, cumin, pepper, and lime juice. Add the seasoning mix to the chicken and mix well to coat the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

    3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and sauté for about 6-8 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon, plate, and set aside.

    4. Add the sliced onions to the pan and sauté on medium heat for about 10 minutes until soft. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add the chicken back to the skillet and add 2/3 cup of chili sauce to the pan. Simmer the chicken for 10 minutes.

    5. While the chicken simmers, add a corn tortilla to an ungreased skillet and cook over medium high heat for 30 seconds per side. Keep warm.

    6. Spoon the chicken mixture into a warmed corn tortilla. Top with your choice of garnishes—lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, salsa, and yogurt or sour cream.

    CKD Non-Dialysis
    CKD Dialysis
    Kidney-Friendly
    Mexican/Southwestern
    Comfort Food
    Main Dish
    Dinner
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    Nutrition facts

    8 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 taco


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      270

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      7g

      9%

      • Saturated Fat
        2g

        10%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      50mg

      17%

    • Sodium
      360mg

      16%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      33g

      12%

      • Dietary Fiber
        4g

        14%
      • Total Sugars
        13g

    • Protein
      18g

    • Potassium
      510mg
      11%

    Ingredients

    fresh tomatoes (cored and quartered)
    3 lbs

    Anaheim chilies (stemmed and seeded)
    2

    large onions (divided use—1 quartered, 1 thinly sliced)
    2

    garlic (divided use—1 whole, 2 minced)
    3 cloves

    Apple Cider Vinegar
    1 1/4 cup

    sugar
    2 tbsp

    Kosher Salt
    1/2 tsp

    ground cinnamon
    1/4 tsp

    ground cloves
    1/4 tsp

    ground ginger
    1/4 tsp

    chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, cut into thin strips)
    1 lbs

    hot or mild chili powder
    1 1/2 tsp

    dried oregano
    1/2 tsp

    paprika
    1/2 tsp

    ground cumin
    1/4 tsp

    freshly ground black pepper
    1/4 tsp

    Juice of 1 lime
    1

    olive oil
    1 tbsp

    small corn tortillas
    8

    salsa
    1/2 cup

    reduced-fat shredded cheddar or Mexican-style cheese
    1/2 cup

    shredded romaine lettuce
    1 cup

    medium tomatoes (diced)
    3

    fat-free plain yogurt or fat-free sour cream
    1/2 cup

  • Chicken Nacho Casserole

    Chicken Nacho Casserole

    How to Make Chicken Nacho Casserole

    Who said you can’t have “nachos” with diabetes? Try this healthy version that has all the flavor of traditional nachos without all of the extra fat and carbs.


    5 min prep time


    25 min cook time


    6servings


    1 cup

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 2 1/2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.

    2. Season the chicken with black pepper. Spray a large sauté pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high. Add the chicken and cook for 8 minutes.

    3. Add the diced tomatoes, black beans, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder to the pan. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.

    4. Pour the chicken mixture into the baking dish. Sprinkle cheese on top and then top with the crushed tortilla chips. Bake 12 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

    CKD Dialysis
    Kidney-Friendly
    Mexican/Southwestern
    Kid Friendly
    American
    Holidays & Entertaining
    Dinner
    Quick & Easy
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    Nutrition facts

    6 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 cup


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      240

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      6g

      8%

      • Saturated Fat
        2g

        10%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      60mg

      20%

    • Sodium
      350mg

      15%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      18g

      7%

      • Dietary Fiber
        5g

        18%
      • Total Sugars
        2g

    • Protein
      25g

    • Potassium
      699mg
      15%

    Ingredients

    nonstick cooking spray
    1 whole

    black pepper
    1/8 tsp

    boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into small pieces)
    1 lbs

    fire-roasted tomatoes (14.5-oz)
    1 can

    no-salt-added black beans (15 ounces, drained and rinsed)
    1 can

    chili powder
    2 tsp

    cumin
    1/2 tsp

    garlic powder
    1/2 tsp

    cheddar cheese (shredded, reduced-fat)
    2/3 cup

    tortilla chips (about 24 chips, crushed)
    1 1/2 oz

  • Chicken and Pepper Paella

    Chicken and Pepper Paella

    How to Make Chicken and Pepper Paella

    This unique paella recipe is made with pasta instead of rice and is a great dish that can have just about any vegetables mixed in.


    10 min prep time


    20 min cook time


    2servings


    5 ounces chicken and 1/4 cup turkey sausage, 3/4 cup pasta, 1 1/4 vegetables

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Cut chicken into 2-inch pieces. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and spray with olive oil cooking spray. Add chicken and sausage. Brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet.
    2. Add chicken broth, water, and saffron to the skillet and bring to a boil, scraping the brown bits from the bottom of the skillet.
    3. Add onion, zucchini, red bell pepper, poblano chile pepper and orzo. Stir, bring back to a boil and cook 7 minutes. If not using a nonstick pan, stir often to keep orzo from sticking. If pan becomes dry, add more water.
    4. Return meat to skillet for 5 minutes. Liquid should be absorbed. Add salt and pepper. Serve on 2 dinner plates.
    Fiber Focused
    Mexican/Southwestern
    Mediterranean
    Latin American
    Comfort Food
    Lunch
    Dinner
    One Pot
    Main Dish
    Cooking for 1 or 2
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    2 Servings



    • Serving Size

      5 ounces chicken and 1/4 cup turkey sausage, 3/4 cup pasta, 1 1/4 vegetables


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      540

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      9g

      12%

      • Saturated Fat
        1.8g

        9%

    • Cholesterol
      145mg

      48%

    • Sodium
      470mg

      20%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      56g

      20%

      • Dietary Fiber
        5g

        18%
      • Total Sugars
        9g

    • Protein
      55g

    Ingredients

    chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
    3/4 lbs

    Olive oil cooking spray
    1

    turkey sausage (sliced (about 1/2 cup))
    2 oz

    low sodium chicken broth (fat-free, low-sodium)
    3/4 cup

    water
    1 1/2 cup

    saffron
    1/4 tsp

    onion(s) (frozen chopped)
    1 cup

    zucchini (sliced)
    1 cup

    red bell pepper (sliced)
    1 cup

    poblano chile pepper (seeded and chopped)
    1

    whole-wheat orzo (1/4 pound)
    2/3 cup

    salt
    1/8 tsp

    freshly ground black pepper
    1/4 tsp

  • Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas

    Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas

    How to Make Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas

    Trying to eat more veggies? Here’s a great way to incorporate veggies into an everyday dish. Short on time? Use a cooked rotisserie chicken from your local grocery store.


    20 min prep time


    5servings


    2 enchiladas

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a large metal or glass baking dish with cooking spray.
    2. In a small bowl, combine spinach, garlic, cumin, cilantro, pepper, cheddar cheese, and parmesan cheese; mix to incorporate. Add shredded chicken; mix to incorporate.
    3. Scoop 1/4 cup chicken-spinach mixture into a tortilla. Roll tortilla and place seam side down in a baking dish. Repeat process for remaining 9 tortillas.
    4. Pour enchilada sauce over tortillas. Bake 25 minutes.
    Fiber Focused
    Veggie Rich
    Mexican/Southwestern
    Dinner
    Quick & Easy
    Main Dish
    Lunch
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    Nutrition facts

    5 Servings



    • Serving Size

      2 enchiladas


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      270

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      7g

      9%

      • Saturated Fat
        2.5g

        13%

    • Cholesterol
      50mg

      17%

    • Sodium
      455mg

      20%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      29g

      11%

      • Dietary Fiber
        5g

        18%
      • Total Sugars
        1g

    • Protein
      23g

    • Potassium
      545mg
      12%

    Ingredients

    nonstick cooking spray
    1

    cooked chicken breast (shredded)
    8 oz

    frozen spinach (chopped, thawed and drained)
    9 oz

    garlic (minced)
    1 clove

    cumin
    1/2 tsp

    fresh cilantro
    1 tbsp

    black pepper
    1/4 tsp

    cheddar cheese (reduced-fat, shredded)
    1/2 cup

    Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
    3 tbsp

    corn tortillas (6-inch, heated)
    10

    canned green enchilada sauce
    8 oz

  • Chicken and Black Bean Burritos

    Chicken and Black Bean Burritos

    How to Make Chicken and Black Bean Burritos

    Here’s how to make a restaurant-style burrito fresh at home. You could also substitute lean beef or pork for chicken in this recipe.


    15 min prep time


    4servings


    1 burrito

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Spread 3 Tbsp. mashed avocado on 1 tortilla. Top with 2 Tbsp. pico de gallo, 1/2 cup chicken, 1/4 cup black beans, 1 1/2 Tbsp. cheese, 1/4 cup lettuce and 1/4 cup diced tomatoes.
    2. Fold into burrito. Repeat procedure for remaining 3 burritos.
    Fiber Focused
    Mexican/Southwestern
    Lunch
    Quick & Easy
    Dinner
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    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 burrito


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      370

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      14g

      18%

      • Saturated Fat
        3g

        15%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      65mg

      22%

    • Sodium
      500mg

      22%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      36g

      13%

      • Dietary Fiber
        19g

        68%
      • Total Sugars
        4g

    • Protein
      37g

    • Potassium
      770mg
      16%

    Ingredients

    avocado (mashed)
    1

    large low-carb whole wheat tortillas
    4

    pico de gallo or salsa
    1/2 cup

    shredded cooked chicken breast
    2 cup

    black beans (rinsed and drained )
    1 cup

    reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
    6 tbsp

    shredded lettuce
    1 cup

    diced tomatoes
    1 cup

  • Budget-Friendly Roasted Veggie Tacos

    Budget-Friendly Roasted Veggie Tacos

    How to Make Budget-Friendly Roasted Veggie Tacos

    Trying to eat a meatless, veggie-packed meal once a week? This recipe gives you all the flavor of tacos, but with so much more fiber and vegetables. Top them with avocado slices for extra flavor if you’d like.


    35 min prep time


    8servings


    1 taco

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.

    2. Place zucchini, carrots, onions, and red pepper on baking sheet. Add olive oil and garlic; toss to coat. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Remove from oven.

    3. While vegetables are baking, heat a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray. Add tomato and sauté for 1 minute. Add beans, chili powder, cumin and pepper and sauté for 2 minutes. Add cooked vegetables to pan and mix well.

    4. Serve 1/2 cup veggie mixture in each taco and top with lettuce and cheese.

    Veggie Rich
    Fiber Focused
    Mexican/Southwestern
    Vegetarian
    Budget Friendly
    Dinner
    Lunch
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    Nutrition facts

    8 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 taco


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      180

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      6g

      8%

      • Saturated Fat
        1.5g

        8%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      5mg

      2%

    • Sodium
      200mg

      9%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      27g

      10%

      • Dietary Fiber
        3g

        11%
      • Total Sugars
        6g
      • Added Sugars
        0g

        0%

    • Protein
      7g

    • Potassium
      489mg
      10%

    Ingredients

    nonstick cooking spray
    1 whole

    zucchini (small dice)
    2 med

    carrots (small dice)
    5 med

    onion(s) (small dice)
    1 small

    red bell pepper (small dice)
    1 med

    olive oil
    1 1/2 tbsp

    garlic (minced)
    1 clove

    tomato(es) (seeded and diced)
    1 med

    pinto beans (15-ounce, rinsed and drained)
    1 can

    chili powder (Plus 1 teaspoon)
    1 tbsp

    cumin
    1 tsp

    black pepper
    1/4 tsp

    corn tortillas (6-inch)
    8 whole

    lettuce (shredded)
    1 cup

    queso fresco ((or reduced-fat shredded cheddar))
    1/2 cup

  • Budget-Friendly Deluxe Chicken Nachos

    Budget-Friendly Deluxe Chicken Nachos

    How to Make Budget-Friendly Deluxe Chicken Nachos

    You can make these nachos as spicy as you want by purchasing the salsa at the heat level you prefer. If you like it even hotter, top the yogurt with a couple dashes of hot sauce.


    30 min prep time


    8servings


    1/8 recipe

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat one large or two small baking sheet(s) with cooking spray.
    2. Lay cut corn tortillas in one layer on the baking sheet(s). Spray the top with cooking spray. Lightly sprinkle with salt (optional).
    3. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes or until the chips are slightly golden brown and crispy. Remove from oven and pour into a baking dish coated with cooking spray. Set aside.
    4. Mix fat-free refried beans with chicken broth and pour over the baked tortilla chips.
    5. Top the beans with the shredded chicken and then with the reduced fat cheese.
    6. Place on the top rack of the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and starting to turn golden brown.
    7. Remove from the oven and divide the nachos among eight plates. Top each plate with diced tomatoes, salsa, 1/4 avocado, lettuce and yogurt.
    Fiber Focused
    Mexican/Southwestern
    Budget Friendly
    Lunch
    Dinner
    Quick & Easy
    Appetizers
    Holidays & Entertaining
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    8 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1/8 recipe


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      245

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      7g

      9%

      • Saturated Fat
        2.3g

        12%

    • Cholesterol
      40mg

      13%

    • Sodium
      530mg

      23%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      25g

      9%

      • Dietary Fiber
        6g

        21%
      • Total Sugars
        3g

    • Protein
      22g

    • Potassium
      640mg
      14%

    Ingredients

    nonstick cooking spray
    1

    corn tortillas (cut into 6 pieces each)
    8

    salt (optional)
    1/2 tsp

    refried beans (15-ounce, fat-free)
    1 can

    low sodium chicken broth (low-sodium)
    1/4 cup

    chicken breasts (boneless, skinless, cooked and shredded)
    1 lbs

    Mexican style cheese (reduced fat, shredded)
    3/4 cup

    tomato(es) (seeded and diced)
    2

    salsa
    1 cup

    avocado (seeded and diced)
    1

    lettuce (shredded)
    2 cup

    Plain Nonfat Greek yogurt (non-fat)
    1/2 cup

  • Budget-Friendly Chicken Tostadas

    Budget-Friendly Chicken Tostadas

    How to Make Budget-Friendly Chicken Tostadas

    These chicken tostadas are a delicious dish that won’t break the bank. Save time by buying a rotisserie chicken, which you can often find on sale at a warehouse club.


    10 min prep time


    4servings


    1 tostada

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a small bowl, mix together the chicken, salsa, and pinto beans.
    2. Place the tostada shells on a baking sheet. Top each tostada shell with a heaping 1/2 cup of chicken-bean mixture and 1 Tbsp. cheese. Bake for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
    3. Remove the tostadas from the oven and top each tostada with a spoonful of mashed avocado and 1/4 cup lettuce.
    Mexican/Southwestern
    Latin American
    Kid Friendly
    Lunch
    Budget Friendly
    Gluten-Free
    Main Dish
    Dinner
    Easy Pantry Recipes
    Quick & Easy
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    Nutrition facts

    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 tostada


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      310

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      10g

      13%

      • Saturated Fat
        2.6g

        13%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      65mg

      22%

    • Sodium
      270mg

      12%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      26g

      9%

      • Dietary Fiber
        6g

        21%
      • Total Sugars
        1g

    • Protein
      29g

    • Potassium
      550mg
      12%

    Ingredients

    shredded cooked chicken
    2 cup

    salsa
    3 tbsp

    canned pinto beans (rinsed and drained)
    1 cup

    reduced-fat, shredded cheddar cheese
    4 tbsp

    tostada shells
    4

    avocado (mashed)
    1/2

    lettuce (shredded)
    1 cup

  • Budget-Friendly Cilantro Lime Roasted Chicken

    Budget-Friendly Cilantro Lime Roasted Chicken

    How to Make Budget-Friendly Cilantro Lime Roasted Chicken

    Cilantro and lime make a fresh and zesty flavor combination in this chicken dish. We start with a whole chicken and break it down into 2 breasts, 2 thighs, two drumsticks, and 2 wings. Butchers at grocery stores will usually break down a whole chicken for you, or you can purchase 2-3 of chicken pieces.


    5 min prep time


    50 min cook time


    6servings


    1/2 breast, 1 thigh, or 1 drumstick + 1 wing

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
    2. Remove the skin from the chicken and arrange in a single layer in the baking pan.
    3. In a small bowl, whisk together the cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, honey, garlic, ground black pepper and salt. Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the internal temperature of the largest piece of chicken is 165 degrees.
    CKD Dialysis
    CKD Non-Dialysis
    Kidney-Friendly
    Low Sodium
    Low Carb
    Mexican/Southwestern
    Gluten-Free
    Dinner
    Main Dish
    Budget Friendly
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    Nutrition facts

    6 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1/2 breast, 1 thigh, or 1 drumstick + 1 wing


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      130

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      4.5g

      6%

      • Saturated Fat
        1.2g

        6%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      55mg

      18%

    • Sodium
      250mg

      11%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      4g

      1%

      • Dietary Fiber
        0g

        0%
      • Total Sugars
        3g

    • Protein
      18g

    • Potassium
      160mg
      3%

    Ingredients

    nonstick cooking spray
    1

    whole chicken (cut into 8 pieces)
    1 (about 2 1/2 lbs)

    cilantro (chopped)
    2 tbsp

    lime (zested and juiced)
    1

    honey
    1 tbsp

    garlic (minced)
    2 clove

    black pepper
    1/2 tsp

    salt
    1/2 tsp