CHICKEN BREASTS WITH MELON RELISH

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This tropical-tasting melon relish is sweet and very flavorful. It tastes so good with the tender chicken breasts and is perfect for summer. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon canola oil
RELISH:
1 cup diced cantaloupe
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1 green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped crystallized ginger
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the salt, ginger, nutmeg and pepper. Rub over both sides of chicken. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat 6-8 minutes on each side, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the relish ingredients. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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