Best Grilled Chicken With Cucumber Melon Salsa Recipes
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SALSA
I know summer has arrived when I make this grilled chicken dish with all its fresh ingredients. The colorful salsa is bursting with zesty flavor. -Julie Simpson, North Aurora, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings (3 cups salsa).
Number Of Ingredients 17
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TANDOORI-STYLE CHICKEN WITH CUCUMBER MELON RELISH
We all need a quick meal that's deliciously healthy. I marinate the chicken before I leave for work, and when I get home, I grill the chicken and make the relish. My husband loves the spicy flavor. To amp up the heat, add more crushed red pepper flakes. -Naylet LaRochelle, Miami, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, garam masala, salt and pepper flakes until blended. Pour 1 cup marinade into a large bowl. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate up to 6 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., For relish, in a small bowl, mix cantaloupe, cucumber, green onions, cilantro, mint and remaining lemon juice., Drain chicken, discarding marinade in bowl. Grill chicken, covered, on a lightly oiled rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 6-8 minutes on each side. Serve with relish and reserved marinade. If desired, sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHILE-RUBBED GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SALSA
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Butterfly the chicken: Slice each breast almost in half horizontally (do not cut all the way through); open like a book so the chicken lies flat.
- Combine the olive oil, garlic, ancho chile powder, cumin, coriander, paprika, chipotle chile powder, 1 teaspoon lime juice and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt in a large bowl. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
- Preheat a grill to medium. Meanwhile, make the salsa: Toss the tomatoes, tomatillos, red onion and the remaining 3 teaspoons lime juice in a bowl; season with salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Brush the grill grates with olive oil. Grill the chicken, turning once, until marked and just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Top with the salsa and serve with the lime wedges.
- Per serving: Calories 344; Fat 7 g (Saturated 1 g); Cholesterol 148 mg; Sodium 769 mg; Carbohydrate 7 g; Fiber 1 g; Protein 60 g Photograph by Yunhee Kim
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calorie, Fat 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 148 milligrams, Sodium 769 milligrams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 60 grams
CHICKEN WITH PEACH-CUCUMBER SALSA
To keep our kitchen cool, we grill chicken outdoors and serve it with a minty peach salsa that can easily be made ahead. -Janie Colle, Hutchinson, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- For salsa, in a small bowl, combine peaches, cucumber, 2 tablespoons preserves, onion, mint and 1/4 teaspoon salt., Sprinkle chicken with pepper and remaining salt. On a lightly oiled grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat 5 minutes. Turn; grill 7-9 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 165°, brushing tops occasionally with remaining preserves. Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 525mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic exchanges
MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN WITH WATERMELON SALSA
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
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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