Grilled Chicken With Cucumber Melon Salsa Recipe 425 Food

MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CUCUMBER-WATERMELON SALSA

Steps:

• Whisk marinade ingredients together in a bowl then transfer to a plastic Ziplock bag set inside another large bowl.
• Pound chicken to an even thickness then score diagonally across the top and place inside bag with marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours. Grill chicken breasts over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes a side, or until no longer pink in the center. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
• For the Watermelon-Cucumber Salsa: combine ingredients in a bowl then spoon over grilled chicken.
• NOTE: this marinade is also awesome for steak - marinate for 2-6 hours in the fridge before grilling.

WATERMELON AND CUCUMBER SALSA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine all ingredients; refrigerate until serving.

MELON SALSA

Steps:

• Combine melon, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion in a bowl. Add cilantro, jalapeno, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Squeeze lime juice over mixture and stir well. Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes if possible.

MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN WITH WATERMELON SALSA

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.

SUMMER MELON SALSA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the melon, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, pepper and salt. Serve with chips. Refrigerate leftovers.

GRILLED CHICKEN TOPPED WITH MIXED MELON SALSA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, toss together the melons, ginger, scallion and jalapeno. Mix in the lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Refrigerate until cold.
• Heat a grill or broiler. Season the chicken breasts with the remaining salt and pepper to taste. Grill or broil until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Divide among 4 plates and top with the salsa. Serve immediately.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CUCUMBER MELON SALSA RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• Prepare grill to medium-high heat. Combine first 10 ingredients; stir in 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, tossing well to combine. Sprinkle chicken evenly with remaining 3/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Coat chicken with cooking spray. Place chicken on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes on each side or until done. Serve with salsa; garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SALSA

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 4 hours. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine salsa ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with salsa.