MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN WITH WATERMELON SALSA

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Low fat and easy with fresh summer flavours. You can use canned mangoes or substitute canned peaches. Adapted from Cooking Light.

Provided by Cookin-jo

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 chcken breasts, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 cups watermelon, in 1/2 inch dice
1 cup mango, in 1/2 inch dice (or canned peaches)
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients in a zipper bag and mix.
  • Add chicken, seal, and smoosh around to coat.
  • Refrigerate 4 hours, turning occasionally.
  • Combine salsa ingredients and stir.
  • Plate chicken on pre-heated grill coated with cooking spray.
  • Grill 5 minutes on each side, less for thighs, or until cooked through.
  • Serve with salsa.

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