Best Spiced Chicken With Melon Salsa Recipes

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CHICKEN WITH PEACH AND MELON SALSA



Chicken with Peach and Melon Salsa image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 18m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15-ounce) can peach halves, drained and rinsed
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 teaspoons Jamaican Jerk seasoning
1 cup pre-cut melon medley, diced
1 tablespoon diced pimientos
1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Place peaches halves on grill pan and grill 2 to 3 minutes per side. Set aside to cool and then dice into small pieces.
  • Season both sides of each chicken breast with 1 teaspoon Jamaican jerk seasoning. Place chicken breasts in pan and grill for 6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine grilled peaches and remaining ingredients. Stir thoroughly.
  • Serve chicken topped with peach and melon salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calorie, Fat 1.5 grams, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams, Cholesterol 68 milligrams, Sodium 607 milligrams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 28 grams, Sugar 8 grams

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH MELON RELISH



Chicken Breasts with Melon Relish image

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

GRILLED CHICKEN TOPPED WITH MIXED MELON SALSA



Grilled Chicken Topped With Mixed Melon Salsa image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 25m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup ripe honeydew melon, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 cup ripe cantaloupe, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
3 tablespoons minced scallion
1 teaspoon seeded and minced jalapeno
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 chicken breasts, boned, skinned and split
Freshly ground pepper to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 185, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 431 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN WITH WATERMELON SALSA



Marinated Grilled Chicken With Watermelon Salsa image

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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