Grilled Chicken Breast With Warming Spices

Ingredients

• 1 large skinless, boneless chicken breast
• 1 large clove garlic, pressed
• 1 packed teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
• 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne or chili cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cloves
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Directions

* Divide chicken breast into two sections. Rinse and pat dry. In a rimmed dish, mix garlic, ginger, spices and sesame oil and rub into chicken breast on all sides. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.

* Heat heavy grill pan with ridges. Grill chicken breast pieces on medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes on each side, till distinct grill marks appear. Cover and cook over very low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender. Garnish with basil and serve with brown rice or other whole grain.

Makes 2 servings.