LIME CHICKEN WITH BLACKBERRY SALSA

Lime Chicken with Blackberry Salsa image

I invented this recipe in a hurry one night and was over-the-top thrilled with how it came out! I've since served it to company; it always gets rave reviews. I love that it's so easy, and so healthy for my family, too. You can use grilled chicken instead of baked, if you like, and the spice level is up to you! If you like more kick in your food, use the whole 2T of red pepper flakes. Otherwise, start with 1T and adjust to taste. -Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings (6 cups salsa).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 medium limes
1/2 cup olive oil
1 to 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
12 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
SALSA:
3 cups fresh blackberries
3 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
6 green onions, finely chopped
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Finely grate zest from limes. Cut limes crosswise in half; squeeze juice from limes. Place peels, lime juice, oil, pepper flakes and salt in a large dish or bowl. Add chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. , In a bowl, combine blackberries, tomatoes, green onions, cilantro and salt., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 382mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges