Cucumber & Melon Salsa on Grilled Chicken

This is not just another chicken dinner. Our refreshing and sweet salsa recipe is filled with all kinds of ingredients your kids will love.

Our refreshing and sweet salsa recipe is filled with all kinds of ingredients your kids will love.

You’ll Need

  • 4–6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Juice of one lime
  • Zest of one lime
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp fresh thyme or basil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 cup cucumber, cubed
  • 1 cup watermelon, cubed
  • 1 cup cantaloupe, cubed
  • 2 Tbsp red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 tsp white wine or cider vinegar
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Mint sprigs

Prep and Cook

  • Combine marinade ingredients with chicken in re-sealable plastic bag or shallow dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine salsa ingredients and set aside.
  • Preheat barbeque to medium-high and brush the grate with oil.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and place on preheated grill rack. Grill chicken until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Turn over, reduce the heat to medium, close the cover and continue grilling until just cooked through (another 6-7 minutes) and the juices run clear.
  • Serve one breast per person topped with Cucumber and Melon Salsa and a sprig of mint.

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